COVID-19 exposure

School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) has been made aware that there was a positive COVID-19 exposure at Len Wood Middle School on Nov. 10, The student is part of the Red Rattlers Team.

If there are any further developments, Interior Health will alert us and we will communicate with our families. Thank you for continuing to be diligent about health checks and following the mask mandate. Your care for the safety of all our students is greatly appreciated.

When there is an exposure, Interior Health will directly notify confirmed close contacts of the positive case with further instructions, including if they should self-isolate or self-monitor for symptoms of illness. If you are contacted by Interior Health, or receive a self-isolation/self-monitor letter, it is imperative that you follow their direction carefully. The most important thing for students and families to remember is that students who have any symptoms of COVID-19 should stay home and get tested.

Common symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, fever/chills, shortness of breath, and loss of taste and smell. Most people experience only mild disease.A small number of people may experience a more moderate to severe illness requiring hospitalization.

COVID-19 is spread by respiratory droplets when a person coughs or sneezes. It may also be spread by touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose or eyes before washing your hands.

The Board of Education of School District No. 83 is committed to ensuring all of our students, staff and schools are safe. Please use all the layers of protection available to you.