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COVID exposures at Vernon Christian and St. James schools

Private school exposures

Interior Health is reporting two private schools in Vernon have had COVID exposures.

According to the IH school exposure website, St. James School had a potential exposure Oct. 4 and 5 while the Vernon Christian School each had exposures Oct. 5, 6, 7 and 8.

“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,” said a statement on the IH website.

“Interior Health will post exposure notifications when a staff member or student attended school while infectious and there is a possible risk of exposure to COVID-19.”

Schools will be removed from the list 14 days after exposure date.



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