MEDIA STATEMENT
Saskatchewan Health Authority Identifies a Positive Case of Covid-19 in an
Individual at St. Francis School
PRINCE ALBERT- On November 12, 2020, officials from the Saskatchewan Health Authority identified a
positive COVID-19 case in an individual at St. Francis School in Prince Albert. Communication has been
shared with the specific classroom/cohort, as well as the school community.
Due to the safeguards we have in place, the risk of transmission within the classroom/cohort is low.
Public Health has contacted those that have been deemed to be in close contact with the case and
provided direction. To protect privacy, we are not able to share or discuss details.
We remind everyone entering schools to monitor for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. Refer to the
Daily Self-Assessment Checklist. Please complete this before attending school each day. If you/your child
has any symptoms of COVID-19, please call HealthLine at 811 and remain at home.
We want to reassure families of St. Francis School that school will resume November 16, 2020 for in-person classes while maintaining the safety protocols that are in place.
Our thoughts and prayers are with this member of our school community, and we hope they are
doing well.
Prince Albert Catholic Schools is grateful for the efforts of the Public Health personnel for their guidance
and support during these unprecedented times. We are grateful to all parents, students and staff for their support. Thank you for your continued diligence in performing daily health screening and staying home if ill. Please do not hesitate to call the 811 HealthLine if exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. Please practicing proper hand hygiene, maintain physical distancing as much as possible, and wear a mask. We all have a shared responsibility to decrease the risk of COVID-19.
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For more information, please contact:
Lorel Trumier, Director
Prince Albert Catholic School Division
306-953-7500
