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Schools and COVID-19

Northwestern Health Unit works with partners in education so that students and school staff stay healthy. We are continuing to monitor COVID-19 in our area and will support school boards throughout the year.

Parents and guardians play an important role in keeping their children and schools healthy. To keep schools healthy and safe, parents can do the following:

Screen your child(ren) every day before school and follow the instructions given.
Give your child masks to wear at school (required for students in grades 4-12; encouraged for grades K-3), and prepare them for how to wear a mask properly / comment porter correctement un masque.
Be a role model by practicing and talking to your child about COVID-19 prevention.
Outside of school, keep contacts limited to your social circle and avoid unnecessary travel.
If possible, have your child walk or bike to school instead of riding the bus.
Send a healthy lunch, a labeled water bottle, and remind children not to share lunches with others.