Two classrooms at PACI are in isolation after a positive case of COVID-19 was found. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

By paNOW staff

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UPDATED: Positive COVID-19 case identified at PACI

Oct 21, 2020 | 11:22 AM

UPDATE: The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) issued the following update Wednesday afternoon.

Public Health has conducted an investigation and have approved the Food Studies 10 and Wellness 10 classes can return to in-school learning. Public Health is contacting those individuals deemed close contacts and will be placing them on a mandatory 14 day isolation. We will not be contacting all students in the affected classes as the measures in place in the school have decreased the risk of transmission. We are asking that all students and staff self-monitor for symptoms and if symptoms present to isolate and call 811.

SRPSD director of education Robert Bratvold also said in a media release, in part, that Public Health officials commended the staff and students at PACI for having sound practices in place and for the thorough implementation of those practices. We know that masks, hand hygiene and physical distancing are not magical in virus prevention but those safety protocols substantially reduce the risk of transmission. He extended appreciation to staff, students and families in their communities for their support.

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A positive COVID-19 case has been identified by the Saskatchewan Health Authority in an individual at Prince Albert Collegiate Institute.

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The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division was informed late Tuesday night, and communication has been shared with the classroom cohort, connected staff, as well as the school community.

The classrooms impacted by this case are now required to isolate until further notice while the learning program will continue remotely for those students affected.

Prince Albert Collegiate Institute will remain open for in-person classes for all students not required to isolate while maintaining the safety protocols that are in place.

The Health Authority will continue to assess the case as members provide contact tracing and communications with all close contacts.

As soon as the Heath Authority determines the duration of the isolation, that information will be shared with students, families, and staff.

Due to privacy concerns, further details of the case were not shared.

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