Health measures to be reinforced as schools return to in-class learning

Three-layer disposable masks must be worn, they will be available at schools but parents are still being asked to provide their children with them
Staggered class times to reduce crowding
Visitors restricted
Assemblies and staff meetings will be held online

Parents are also encouraged to report rapid test results to public health if positive, and notify the school if their child will be missing due to illness.

The province is now requiring all businesses to operate with a COVID-19 safety plan. This will ensure businesses can continue to operate as the Omicron variant continues to circulate.

Starting next week, schools will begin receiving rapid tests for symptomatic teachers and school staff. The province has deployed hundreds of thousands of rapid tests to testing sites, long term care facilities and rural and remote communities with the help of the First Nations Health Authority. However, Dr.Bonnie Henry says tests shouldn’t be given to just anyone due to the short supply in the province. She says anyone who is young, vaccinated and healthy shouldn’t be tested and if they do develop symptoms, to self isolate for five days. The province will be focusing on giving tests to people over 55, pregnant, health care workers, and people with high-risk medical conditions.

by Dione Wearmouth

Health measures to be reinforced as schools return to in-class learning

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