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The Lethbridge School Division has confirmed one case of COVID-19 at Immanuel Christian Secondary School (Google Maps)

COVID-19 case identified at Immanuel Christian Secondary School

Oct 23, 2020 | 10:04 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Immanuel Christian Secondary School has identified one case of COVID-19.

The Lethbridge School Division (LSD) noted that Alberta Health Services will handle contact tracing, identifying and notifying all who have had close contact with the patient.

“Public Health and the school will work closely together to ensure timely and accurate contact tracing. Close contacts will be called and instructed to quarantine for at least 14 days,” read a notice from the division’s Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Gilmore.

“Public Health also has provided recommendations to the school about cleaning measures and other control measures to reduce the risk of further transmission. If you are not contacted, then your child is not a close contact and can attend school as usual following all public health guidance.”

The Lethbridge School Division noted there are no classes taking place today, Oct. 23, due to professional learning. The school schedule will resume as normal on Monday, Oct. 26.

The division did not confirm whether the case was a staff member or a student.

“Out of an abundance of caution and as we continue our focus on preventing the spread of COVID-19, we have directed our custodial services team to conduct enhanced cleaning,” read the notice.

“This additional cleaning will focus on areas where the individual was present along with high-touch areas and surfaces throughout the facility.”

The division said it will work closely with Alberta Health Services and the Medical Officer of Health in the South Zone to ensure all health recommendations continue to be followed.

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