Important Covid Inforamtion – Please Read

Posted December 20, 2021

Please read the letters below and the link attached from Public Health Covid Letter For All Families

December 20, 2021

 

Dear parents/guardians and staff, 

 

WDG Public Health has notified us that 1 individual in our school has tested positive for COVID-19.  As part of their established infection prevention and control measures, Public Health has directed 1 class to self-isolate.  Please note that due to an increasing number of cases, all high-risk contacts are required to isolate for ten days, regardless of vaccination status.  

 

Instructions for household members (i.e. siblings or other persons living in the same household) are also provided in the high-risk contact letter.  Please carefully review the flowchart, that outlines requirements for household members. If you have additional questions, please visit the “For Schools” section of the WDGPH website: https://wdgpublichealth.ca.  Our building is safe and remains open to staff and students. As always, as part of our enhanced cleaning protocols, custodial staff will ensure a thorough cleaning and disinfecting of affected areas in the school,. 

 

We will continue to work closely with Public Health and take their direction as they complete any further contact tracing, if needed. 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. 

 

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/. 

School/Bus Case Information Letter

 

School: Minto Cl

Date:

 

Dear Parent/Guardian/Staff:

 

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) Public Health is working to manage COVID-19 cases and contacts.

 

WDG Public Health has notified the school of a COVID-19 exposure. Any individuals within the school that have been identified as a close contact will receive an additional COVID-19 Case and High-Risk Contact (HRC) Letter with guidance and directions. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is taking all necessary steps to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 both in the school and in the community.*

 

What will Public Health do?

    • WDGPH will contact the individual(s) who tested positive for COVID-19 as well as the school and bus consortium/company (if applicable).
  • Students, staff, and visitors who are determined to be a high-risk contact of the individual(s) who tested positive will receive a COVID-19 Case and High-Risk Contact (HRC) Letter.
  • Note change in isolation requirements: High-risk contacts are now required to isolate regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status or previously positive status. The isolation period for all high-risk contacts (vaccinated and unvaccinated) will be 10 days starting from the day they were dismissed from school.
  • Instructions for household members (i.e. siblings) are also provided in the letter.

 

What will the school and/or bus company do?

  • The school/bus will provide WDGPH with information about who the individual was in close contact with while at school (including before and after school care) and on the school bus.
  • The school/bus will clean and disinfect all areas where the individual may have been.
  • The school/bus 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.
  • Ensure you and eligible members of your family have received their COVID-19 vaccine.

 

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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