Grande Prairie, AB – Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) has been advised of a second case of COVID-19 at Hythe Regional School. The individual last attended the school on Tuesday, March 23. School administration communicated the information to families and staff on Thursday, March 25 after learning about the positive test result and receiving direction from AHS.
Out of respect for the individual, and in accordance with AHS guidelines, no further information will be shared about this case. PWPSD and Hythe Regional School wish the individual a safe and speedy recovery, and will continue to work closely with AHS to ensure necessary measures are in place to protect all students and staff.
School remains open for in-person learning, close contacts advised to isolate
On Thursday, March 25, school administration provided the following information to all families and staff members:
- The plans set in place to create zones and cohorts at Hythe Regional School have worked as planned, and helped in the successful completion of contact tracing with AHS.
- The identified close contacts must isolate at home until:
- Tuesday, April 6 for those identified as close contacts of the case on Monday, March 22.
- Wednesday, April 7 for those identified as close contacts of the case on Tuesday, March 23.
- Since the isolation end dates fall within the Easter Break week, the return-to-school date for all close contacts will be Monday, April 12.
- Remote learning opportunities will be provided to isolating students.
- AHS is expected to provide all close contacts with further direction on testing and isolation instructions.
- Students and staff not identified as close contacts do not need to isolate and can return to school on Friday, March 26.
- The school has been disinfected.
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