MEDIA STATEMENT
For Immediate Release – March 21, 2021
Saskatchewan Health Authority Identifies A Positive COVID-19 Case at
St. Michael Community School
PRINCE ALBERT- On Sunday, March 21, 2021, officials from the Saskatchewan Health Authority identified a positive COVID-19 case at St. Michael Community School.
Communication is being shared with the specific classroom(s)/cohort(s) and individual close contacts associated with the case, as well as the school community. The Saskatchewan Health Authority is proceeding with their assessment of the case, and all individuals deemed to be close contacts have been provided instructions.
We want to reassure families of St. Michael Community School that we will continue to operate for in-person classes while maintaining the safety protocols that are in place. To protect privacy, we are not able to share or discuss details. The cohort(s)/individual(s) impacted have been notified and provided with instructions. The students and families will be receiving updates using the Edsby platform. Our thoughts and prayers are with these members of our school community, and we hope they are doing well. We all have a shared responsibility to decrease the risk of COVID-19 entering schools.
Thank you to everyone for continuing to be diligent in performing daily health screening, staying home if ill, calling HealthLine 811 if exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, practicing proper hand hygiene, maintaining physical distancing as much as possible, wearing a mask when appropriate, and doing everything we can to keep each other safe. We also strongly urge everyone to continue to follow all Public Health Orders and protocols.
For more information, please contact:
Lorel Trumier, Director
Prince Albert Catholic School Division
306-953-7500
