Dear WT Townshend Families,

As you may be aware, today, Public Health identified that a student at our school is a probable case for a variant of concern (VOC) of Covid-19. Public Health has been clear that this is not an unexpected occurrence as variants are known to be spreading across Ontario. 

At this time we can confirm the following with you:

  • Public Health has identified a probable case of a variant of concern in a student at W.T. Townshend Public School. In this case, the student is a confirmed COVID-19 positive case that is a close contact of a case that has screened positive for a VOC. As a result, public health is treating this case as a probable VOC case.
  • The cohort was dismissed earlier this week and no further cohorts need to be dismissed at this time. 
  • Public health has initiated case and contact management for this cohort.
  • Communication from Public Health with parents of children in this cohort was prioritized
  • An outbreak has not been declared at this time and Public Health will continue to monitor the situation closely.

 

 

Public Health has confirmed that the WRDSB’s current health and safety measures including masking, social distancing, and sanitizing provide the appropriate layers of protection against the COVID-19 variants of concern. 

The safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. The WRDSB continues to work closely with Public Health and follow their guidance to help prevent the further spread of Covid-19 in our schools and community.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at the school if you have any questions or concerns.

 

Sincerely,

Sandra Himann
Principal