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By Justin Goulet

Tatsikiisaapo’p Middle School temporarily closed for a week due to positive COVID case

Nov 1, 2020 | 3:07 PM

STANDOFF, AB – A Blood Reserve middle school will be shut down this upcoming week due to a case of COVID-19.

The Kainai Board of Education (KBE) says Tatsikiisaapo’p Middle School will be closed this week after a positive case of the novel coronavirus was confirmed at the school this past Friday, Oct. 30.

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Kainai Board of Education Superintendent Cam Shade says the school will be closed from November 2 to November 6.

Officials from KBE, Blood Tribe Department of Health, Indigenous Services Canada – First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIB) and Blood Tribe Emergency Management have completed contact tracing and all close contacts of the positive case are in isolation.

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Shade said the closure of the school will allow for a thorough cleaning and disinfecting as per all necessary health protocols.

“KBE planned for and expected COVID-19 to enter into our schools given that there were over 600 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta on Friday, October 30, 2020,” Shade stated.

“In addition, Edmonton, Calgary and Lethbridge are experiencing an increase in COVID-19 positive cases. KBE implemented all COVID-19 safety protocols upon confirmation of the positive COVID-19 test.”

Shade asked all residents to remain vigilant and “not become complacent” as the pandemic is ongoing.

“Please continue to practice safe social distancing, wear non-surgical face masks at all times when in public and wash your hands frequently,” he said.

“Complete the COVID-19 self-check daily. If you or your family members are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 do not go to school, work or attend any public gatherings/spaces and take a COVID-19 test.”

Shade added that administrative staff at Tatsikiisaapo’p Middle School will be contacting parents/guardians regarding continuation of learning while the school is under temporary closure.