The government has issued protocols in the event of a COVID-19 case in school. (file photo/CKOM News Staff)

By paNOW Staff

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Gov’t info package details illness protocols ahead of new school year

Aug 27, 2020 | 3:53 PM

The Government of Saskatchewan has given new details on how schools should respond if a student, teacher of other member of staff become ill once the new year gets underway Sept.8.

The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with public health officials, has released parent/guardian information packages for distribution.

In a media release issued Wednesday the government said these packages also include detailed fact-sheets on COVID-19 testing options, processes for notification of illness in school, and information regarding thresholds for changes to in-classroom learning.

The package contains new information on the notification and illness process if a child, teacher or staff members tests positive for COVID-19, and guidance on further steps that could be taken including when individual students or cohorts should self-monitor or self-isolate.

Details can be found here.

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Also included is information for parents and schools on thresholds for changes to in-classroom learning precipitated by the positive identification of COVID-19 in the classroom or school setting. This approach was developed by public health and will be assessed throughout the school year based on transmission trends and risk, and health system and education system capacity.

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