COVID exposures at Central Okanagan high school

There are fewer and fewer cases of COVID-19 being discovered, but exposures are still happening.

The Rutland area has been hard hit, with Interior Health operating six clinics and doing mobile clinics.

Interior Health has now confirmed COVID-19 exposures at Rutland Senior Secondary on June 10.

Those who have been exposed are self-isolating at home with support from local public health teams. Interior Health follows up with anyone potentially exposed to a confirmed case directly through contact tracing.

The safety and well-being of students, families, and staff remains the school’s highest priority.

“Central Okanagan Public Schools will continue to implement the strict health and safety protocols and procedures that are in place so students and staff can continue to attend school as safely as possible,” Kevin Kaardal, Superintendent of Schools/CEO said. “Central Okanagan Public Schools will continue to work closely with Interior Health to determine if any additional actions are required, and to support ongoing communication to the affected school community. As always, we remind people to stay home from school if they show any symptoms.”

For all reported exposure events including schools visit the B.C. Centre for Disease Control website.