YMCA licensed day camps continuing this week
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MEDICINE HAT, AB – The medical officer of health for Alberta Health Services South Zone says the YMCA can continue to offer licensed day camps this week after a positive COVID-19 case was identified in a worker on Dec. 24.
“On December 24th we were advised that an employee who worked in the December 21st licensed day camp tested positive for COVID-19. Due to the YMCA’s stringent policies on PPE, screening, and sign-in, the staff member was asymptomatic and wearing a mask at all times they were in our facility,” reads a release from the YMCA. “Additionally, all Covid-19 public health guidelines have been followed within the program including increased sanitization and disinfecting, reduced capacity, increased social distancing, etc.”
The YMCA says about 28 children attended the day camp on Dec. 21, and those families were notified via letter the same day the YMCA found out about the positive test. The letter stated the children are considered close contacts and must self-isolate, as per public health regulations.
