On Nov. 15, officials from the Saskatchewan Health Authority informed Light of Christ Catholic School Division of a positive COVID-19 case in an individual at École Monseigneur Blaise Morand (EMBM) School in North Battleford. Two days earlier, there had been a positive case at Holy Family School, also of the LOCCSD.
Releases issued by the division stated, “We are working with Public Health to inform parents and caregivers, and the SHA is conducting contact tracing.”
To protect the privacy of the individuals, the division is not able to share or discuss details.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with this member of our school community, and we hope they are doing well,” stated each of two releases, adding, “This case reminds us that we all have a shared responsibility to decrease the risk of COVID-19 entering schools. Plans for a safe return to school contain many important measures, processes and protocols.
“Students and families are reminded to be diligent in performing the daily health screening, stay home if you are ill, call HealthLine 811 if you are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, practice proper hand hygiene, maintain physical distancing as much as possible, wear a mask when appropriate, and do all we can to keep each other safe.”
Information on the Government of Saskatchewan’s Safe School Plan can be found at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-providerresources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novelcoronavirus/safe-schools-plan
A parent package of information from the Government of Saskatchewan can be downloaded at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/-/media/files/coronavirus/education/safe-schools-plan-parentpackage.pdf
