The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) is reporting the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has identified a positive COVID-19 case in an individual at École Debden Public School.
In a media release, the SRPSD said the SHA also confirms that this case is not due to school transmission.
Once the school division was informed of the positive COVID-19 test result, communication was shared with the classrooms/cohorts, the connected staff, as well as with the school community. Students directed to isolate by the SHA will continue with remote learning. Privacy concerns prevent sharing of further details of the case.
The SHA has also informed the division that arrangements have been made to have a mobile testing unit in the community of Debden. Testing will be available by referral from HealthLine 811 and all walk-ups on Tuesday March 2 at the Debden Community Centre from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
UPDATE: SRPSD gave an update to the situation at Debden Public School Thursday, Feb.18. It said Public Health’s investigation determined that the students in the affected classrooms do NOT need to self-isolate. Only those with symptoms need to self-isolate and call 811 for further directions. All other students and staff can resume in-person learning after the February break.
Recently, Public Health officials have notified the Saskatchwan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) about an individual(s) testing positive for COVID at Debden Public School.
In a media release Tuesday evening, the division said one classroom (students and staff) will be isolating.