On November 17, Manitoba Public Health officials advised Ethelbert School of a confirmed case of COVID-19 that was in the school on November 10, 12 and 13.
This case was not believed to be acquired at school.
School administration is working closely with Public Health officials and following their recommendations. Close contacts connected to the case have been identified and advised to self-isolate. Anyone who is a close contact has been contacted directly by Public Health. Public Health will be issuing a letter to Ethelbert families on November 18. (Update Nov. 18 - see letter from Public Health: https://22.files.edl.io/24fd/11/18/20/205715-c1e113c9-2883-4dd3-b25f-a2ef5d67f4e4.pdf)
Please note that Mountain View School Division is not permitted to release the name or any identifying information about the confirmed case of COVID-19 to any member of the school, community or media.
The school is following Division procedures for a positive COVID-19 case, including additional cleaning and disinfecting protocols.
Mountain View School Division will continue to follow the recommendations of Public Health during this pandemic. If you have any questions, please contact school administration at 204-742-3265.