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A positive COVID-19 case has ben reported at Enderby's M.V. Beattie Elementary School.

In a letter to parents, Sunday, principal Gene Doray said a member of the school community tested positive for the virus and is self-isolating at home with support from local public health teams.

Possible exposure at the school may have occurred on Jan. 11 and 12.

"We are supporting Interior Health Authority as they undertake contact tracing to determine if any other
members of our school community were in contact with the person who tested positive for COVID-19, and if
any additional steps are required. We are following the protocol established for these circumstances," said Doray.

This includes:

• The health authority performing contact tracing.
• The health authority will determine if anyone in the school community was in contact with the person who tested positive for COVID-19 while they were potentially infectious.
• The health authority will determine if anyone in the school community is a close contact that is required to self-isolate.
• If you are contacted by Interior Health Authority, follow their advice.
• If you are not contacted by Interior Health Authority, it has been determined that your child is not at risk of developing COVID-19.

"The safety and well-being of our students, families and staff remains our highest priority. Please be reassured
that our school will continue to implement the strict protocols and procedures we have in place so that
children can continue to attend school as safely as possible," Doray continues.

Students should continue to come to school while contact tracing is underway.

Another COVID cases was reported at A.L. Fortune Secondary School in Enderby last month.