Notice of Positive Case
December 13, 2021
Dear Parent/Guardian/Staff,
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that one individual from Drayton Heights P.S. has tested positive for COVID-19. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) and the school are taking all necessary steps to prevent the further spread of the virus both in the school and in the community. *
WDG Public Health has notified us that an individual in our school has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, Public Health has directed a class to self-isolate, as part of its established infection prevention and control measures. Please note a change: Siblings or other children living at the same address as students from this class, will also need to stay home from school for 10 days, unless they are fully vaccinated, or were previously positive (less than 90 days).
If you have questions, please visit the “For Schools” section of the WDGPH website: WDGPH Website.
Our building is safe and remains open to staff and students. As always, custodial staff will ensure thorough cleaning and disinfecting of affected areas in the school, as part of our enhanced cleaning protocol.
We will continue to work closely with Public Health and take their direction as they complete their investigation. Where Public Health determines there was a transmission risk to others in the school, they will perform a risk assessment for any contacts. All students and staff determined to be at high risk of exposure will be directed to isolate and recommended to be tested within their isolation period. Please note that Public Health has different self-isolation requirements for individuals who are vaccinated vs unvaccinated/partially vaccinated.
So you are aware, the school board is required to post information about positive cases in a school setting on the board website. You can find that link here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/community/coronavirus/2021-22-school-operations/covid-19-advisory-reporting/ . The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared.
Thank you.
Ms. Spike
Principal
What will Public Health do?
- WDGPH will contact the individual(s) who tested positive for COVID-19 as well as the school.
- WDGPH will contact (by phone or letter) all students, staff, visitors who are determined to be a
high-risk contact of the individual(s) who tested positive.
- Staff/students who are not contacted by Public Health, are not considered a high-risk contact. They should continue to monitor and screen for symptoms of COVID-19 daily, practice hand hygiene, wear a face covering, and practice physical distancing.
What will the school and/or bus company do?
- The school will provide WDGPH with information about who the individual was in close contact with while at school. *
- The school will clean and disinfect all areas where the individual may have been.
- The school will work with Public Health to develop a plan to protect all students and staff, and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
What should you do?
- Continue to monitor and screen for symptoms of COVID-19 using the COVID-19 School and Child Care Screening tool daily.
- Staff or students who develop symptoms of COVID-19 should immediately isolate from others and follow the guidance in the screening tool.
- If you receive a call or letter from Public Health, follow the directions provided.
How do you get more information?
Visit the school website for more information. Also visit the “For Schools” section of the WDGPH website wdgpublichealth.ca
*Note: Personal health information may be provided to schools only for the purpose of contact tracing. The name of the individual who tests positive for COVID-19 will not be disclosed publicly to parents, staff or other students unless it is deemed necessary by Public Health, or unless given permission to do so by the individual, or their parent or guardian.
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