The Glenlyon Norfolk School in Victoria has taken a precautionary measure to close both campuses and all events due to the exposure of someone to Covid-19.
Black Press Media obtained an email sent to parents and members of the GNS community late Monday night explaining the decision, signed by head of school Glenn Zederayko.
The decision is based on one member of the school that traveled recently and then spent time in class this week but is ill, and with symptoms that have not been ruled out as COVID-19.
As of Monday B.C. had 32 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one death, and who already suffered from underlying health conditions.
Zederayko released on update on Tuesday afternoon that the suspected case B次元官网网址渄oes not appear to be high-riskB次元官网网址 by B.C. Medical Health Officer and a doctor from Island Health.
The test results should be available by Friday and as such, the school will remain closed until then.
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A spokesperson for the school wouldnB次元官网网址檛 add any information this morning saying more info will be posted later.
The email read: B次元官网网址淭his evening, we learned that a member of the GNS community who has been in the school for a significant period of time this past week is ill and, based on their travel history, has been advised by their physician to self-quarantine at home, to await the results of a COVID-19 test. While their doctor advises that the risk is limited, we have made the difficult decision to close the school early for spring break beginning Tuesday, March 10 out of an abundance of caution.B次元官网网址
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For now, the school is treating it as an early closure for spring break.
The email further explains a need to maintain B次元官网网址渁 sense of calm for our students, staff and the larger community.B次元官网网址
B次元官网网址淲e will be deep cleaning both campuses over March break with an intensive treatment and plan to resume classes as scheduled following spring break on Tuesday, March 31,B次元官网网址 said the email.
The closure applies to all sporting events, special events, field trips, and clubs for the remainder of the week at both campuses.
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