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Interior Health reports more potential COVID-19 exposures at Cariboo Chilcotin Schools

More schools and dates in the Cariboo Chilcotin Schools districts have been added to Interior Health’s potential COVID-19 exposures list.

Interior Health says the following schools have had potential exposures in the past two weeks:

  • Marie Sharpe Elementary, Williams Lake – Nov. 5th, 8th, 9th
  • Mountainview Elementary, Williams Lake – Nov. 5th – 9th
  • 150 Mile Elementary, 150 Mile House – Nov. 5th
  • Lake City Secondary (Columneetza Campus), Williams Lake – Nov. 8th and 9th

According to Interior Health, when a school staff member or student tests positive for COVID-19, public health will notify staff and students who need to take a specific action, such as self-monitoring or isolation as a result of a COVID-19 exposure. Interior Health posts exposure notifications when a staff member or student attended school while infectious, and there is a possible risk of exposure to COVID-19.

 

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Darin Bain
Darin Bain
Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.

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