SD23 confirms COVID-19 exposures at a pair of Rutland schools

| March 3, 2021 in Kelowna

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New COVID-19 exposures were identified at a pair of schools in Rutland today.

According to School District 23, there was a single exposure at both Rutland Senior Secondary and Pearson Road Elementary.
 


Those affected are currently self-isolating at home with support from local health teams.

Interior Health will follow up with anyone potentially exposed to a confirmed case directly through contact tracing.

“The safety and well-being of students, families, and staff remains our highest priority,” said a release from SD23. 

“Central Okanagan Public Schools will continue to implement the strict health and safety protocols and procedures that are in place so students and staff can continue to attend school as safely as possible.”

As always, the school district and health authority will continue to work closely together to determine if any additional actions are required.

Students, staff members and others are reminded to stay home from school or work if they show any symptoms of illness.

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