The B.C. government has released details about how daycares can safely reopen in mid-May amid the COVID-19 pandemic. There are a number of measures in place that must be followed by all daycares around the province.
Daycares must screen all staff and children daily for signs of any symptoms of a cold, flu or COVID-19, including coughing and sneezing.
There must also be a clear policy that children and staff with symptoms cannot come to the facility. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Staff must also maintain routine and frequent environmental cleaning.
As outlined in B.C.’s latest modelling numbers on Monday, the risk of transmission is still a concern, and residents still need to reduce close