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Chinook High School

Lethbridge School Division receives notice of outbreak at Chinook High School

Sep 10, 2020 | 6:18 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB — Alberta Health Services (AHS) defines an outbreak as being two or more cases of an illness in one location within a 14-day period.

As of Wednesday (Sept 9) the Lethbridge School Division received notice there is an outbreak of COVID-19 at Chinook High School.

To date, AHS has notified the Division that there are now two COVID-19 cases at Chinook High School.

As a result, Chinook High School is required to follow AHS direction and protocols. Based on advice from AHS, Chinook High School will remain open.

AHS has proceeded with defining close contacts of the two cases within the school and those individuals will be contacted by the school through an emailed letter and individually by AHS.

The individuals will be required to quarantine immediately for the period defined by AHS.

A copy of the Lethbridge School Division letter can be found on the districts website.

More information can be found on the AHS website.