COVID-19 cases confirmed at two PWPSD schools

Grande Prairie, AB – Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) is providing the following daily summary report of COVID-19 cases in schools for Monday, April 19, 2021. The affected schools have sent letters to their families.

Out of respect for the individuals who tested positive for COVID-19, and in accordance with AHS guidelines, no further information will be shared about the cases. PWPSD and the affected schools wish the individuals a safe and speedy recovery, and will continue to work closely with AHS to ensure necessary measures are in place to protect all students and staff. Remote learning opportunities will be provided to isolating students. The affected schools have been disinfected. AHS is expected to provide all close contacts with further direction on testing and isolation instructions.

 

Case report for Monday, April 19, 2021:

  • A case at Peace Wapiti Academy. The case was last in school on Thursday, April 15. Close contacts will isolate until Thursday, April 29 (close contact on April 14) or Friday, April 30 (close contact on April 15).

  • A case at Sexsmith Secondary School. The case was last in school on Tuesday, April 13. Close contacts will isolate until Tuesday, April 27 (close contact on April 12) or Wednesday, April 28 (close contact on April 13).

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Angela Sears
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(780) 357-5224