Alberta schools receive PPE shipments ahead of next week’s start

Aug 28, 2020 | 1:55 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – School divisions across the province will likely spend the weekend unpacking their supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange says each division should have received their allotments by the end of Friday.

“Alberta remains the only province in Canada to directly provide school authorities with PPE for their students, teachers and school staff.”

According to LaGrange, the amounts given to schools, staff, and students are as follows:

Each student, teacher, and staff member will get two reusable face masks
Every teacher and staff member will get one face shield
Every school will receive two contactless thermometers
466,000 litres of hand sanitizer will be distributed across the education system

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“Next week as schools begin re-opening their doors to their students, they will do so with the PPE they need to ensure the safety of their staff and students. This PPE, combined with Alberta’s robust school re-entry plan and health guidelines, will help support a successful return to school.”

LaGrange believes this work is an example of the government’s strong procurement practices throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

The first day of class is September 1, but check with your local school division as some have staggered or delayed start dates.

by David Opinko