Chief Operating Officer Daniel Keever revealed changes in quarantine rules following advice from the division’s health advisory team. Symptom-free students who were in close contact with a COVID sufferer will be able to return to school after 10 days without a test.
“Transmission is high. The virus is still out there and spreading. People really need to be cautious so that we can continue to deliver educational services in person,” said board member Kyra Cook.
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Chief Operating Officer Daniel Keever told the board 45 staff have tested positive for COVID since the summer as well as eight students who were in buildings and two who were learning remotely.