Hinshaw urges Alberta teachers to get tested for COVID-19 ahead of school reopenings Meadows Ridge School in Okotoks, south of Calgary, did not open as planned Tuesday after a staff member was diagnosed with COVID-19.“Our thoughts remain with this individual and their family,” principal Rebecca Forchuk and Foothills School Division Supt.
Chris Fuzessy wrote in a letter Monday.“We wish them a safe and speedy recovery.”They said the staff member was last in the school at noon on Friday and that symptoms began that evening.
Officials learned of the positive test result at 6 p.m. Monday.“While Alberta Health Services has indicated the school is safe to remain open, due to the late hour and to allow public health time to complete their contact.