Stop in before you head to town or go shopping – let’s do our part in protecting ourselves, our community, and more importantly our children.

Community and Band Members only!  Door prize draws to be held.  Grab n Go lunch snacks available!

Niisaachewan public health measures are in effect.  Masks are mandatory, along with respecting distancing and hand sanitizing.

NO VISITORS ARE ALLOWED INTO THE COMMUNITY!  COMMUNITY/BAND MEMBERS ONLY. 

The COVID-19 testing team will in on Niisaachewan on Tuesday January 11th 2022 and results will be available the same day or next.

Book COVID-19 Test for Jan 11, 2022

• Joannie Brittain – hbhc@niisaachewan.ca
• Mary Roulette – ecworker@niisaachewan.ca

Rapid tests have been ordered and should be arriving this week.  Information on distribution strategy will be shared when the tests are available.

The gate will remain operational and the Band Office will be closed for the week of January 10th – January 14th.  Staff will be working from home.

Please be mindful that this pandemic is not over. Please stay diligent, safe, and look out for one another. Wear your mask when out in public, wash your hands frequently, and follow public health measures. Together, we will get through this.

For any other inquiries, Chief and Council can be reached at:

• Lorraine Cobiness (807) 548-8924 or (807) 466-8208 text
• Reno Cameron (807) 407-5332
• Fabian Blackhawk (807) 464-4137
• Bernice Major (807) 407-5686
• Martina Strong (807) 548-1134

Additional staff on Pandemic Planning Team

• Michael Henry – coordinator@niisaachewan.ca / (807) 407-6174
• Lorraine Kabestra – healthdirector@niisaachewan.ca
• Mary Henry – bandmanager@niisaachewan.ca

We are imploring everyone to PLEASE follow the steps in the link below if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19.

• https://covid-19.ontario.ca/exposed

• Visitor(s) are required to provide proof of vaccination at the checkpoint gate. THERE WILL BE NO ENTRY TO UNVACCINATED INDIVIDUALS who do not ordinarily reside in our community. This includes unvaccinated band members who do not live in the community.
• Proof of vaccination will be required to enter any of the workplace buildings in our community. Unvaccinated members who reside in our community must conduct business only through phone, email, or using Zoom.
• VISITOR FORMS must be filled out prior to entering our community. There will be absolutely no exceptions if the gate staff have not received a form for your visitor(s). Be mindful of where your visitors are coming from. “Hot Spots” are places that have a higher rate of positive cases.
• Visitors unwilling to provide information during screening at the gate such as name(s), screening information, temperatures, etc. may result in being denied access into the community.
• When approaching the gate, please reduce vehicle speed and drive with caution. This is a safety precaution for the gate staff.
• Gate staff require additional time to perform screenings. Community members are expected to be patient when screenings are performed.
• When on medical trips or traveling outside of the province, please continue to physical distance, wear your masks when out, wash your hands regularly. Protecting yourself leads to protecting the community.
• Any unacceptable behaviours or actions in the community will result in visitors being asked to leave and authorities will be contacted if needed.

Thank you for your continued cooperation.

• All persons entering our community will be screened by checkpoint staff.
• PROOF OF VACCINATION and valid identification is required FOR AGES 12 and UP.
• 11 and under does NOT require proof of vaccination.
• If you only have ONE dose of the vaccination, you will need a recent NEGATIVE COVID-19 test result and you must wear a mask while visiting in the community.
• All persons will be provided a wristband at the checkpoint and must be always worn during the stay.

Please respect our guideline and our checkpoint staff.

All our young children are not vaccinated, therefore we must all be responsible for keeping our children safe.

Miigwetch!

Pandemic Coordinator
Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation

Before emailing Emilie make sure to check your junk/spam mail folders for an email from ‘Salesforce’ as this will be the COVID-19 confirmation email.

As we are in an outbreak situation, we are implementing immediate visitor restrictions at Lake of the Woods District Hospital until we have determined the extent of the COVID-19 spread. This restriction is effective Saturday March 6th at 3:00 p.m. and until further notice.

Limited exceptions may apply to end of life patients, as well as other extenuating circumstances. Any exceptions will be determined by the unit manager or delegate.

Early recognition and swift actions in response to these episodes are essential for effective management of any outbreak. Actions will include contact tracing, testing and isolation of exposed staff and patients. Our Infection Control team is currently investigating the origin of the outbreak.

The Northwestern Health Unit has been notified appropriately and we are working in collaboration to ensure effective control strategies are initiated.

The Hospital will comment further once we know the full extent of the outbreak.

Contact:
Charlene Kissick, Brand Management Lead
807-464-1941
ckissick@lwdh.on.ca
www.lwdh.on.ca

“This serves as a reminder to the public of how serious a COVID-19 infection can be. All prevention measures must continue to be followed by residents of the Kenora area to prevent our health care system from becoming overwhelmed,” says Ray Racette at LWDH.

Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) urges the public to keep two (2) metres distance from anyone they do not live with. “Most of the recent cases of COVID-19 in our region have spread through informal gatherings. By following public health measures and not getting together with those outside of your household, we can prevent spreading the COVID-19 virus,” explains Dr. Kit Young Hoon, Medical Officer of Health at NWHU. In addition, Dr. Young Hoon reminds the public to continue practicing good hand hygiene, staying home when ill, and wearing masks when in enclosed public spaces and when physical distancing cannot be maintained.

For information about the local COVID-19 situation, please visit NWHU’s website at www.nwhu.on.ca/covid19.

For further information please contact:

Charlene Kissick
Brand Management Lead
(807) 468-9861, extension 2599
ckissick@lwdh.on.ca

Despite the reduced availability of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine due to shipment delays, the delivery and administration of the vaccine to the most vulnerable members of your respective communities remains a priority. The Ontario government has accelerated the vaccination of residents and staff in long-term care, high-risk retirement and First Nations elder care homes with a new target date for completion of February 5, 2021.

To protect access to second doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for those who have already received their first dose, Ontario will maintain the maximum interval of 21-27 days for long-term care, retirement and First Nations elder care home residents and staff.

The Ministry of Health has provided information to each Public Health Unit (PHU) indicating the number of vaccines that they should expect to receive and the need to prioritize elder congregate care settings. PHUs have been told that vaccine delivery in First Nations communities will be determined by community leadership and that they are to work with the communities to ensure that resources are in place to deliver accordingly.

Operation Remote Immunity

Today — February 1, 2021 — Ornge announced the official start of Operation Remote Immunity, providing access to the Moderna vaccine to residents aged 18 and over in remote fly-in communities. Vaccination teams under the direction of Ornge will travel over the next three months to 31 northern, fly-in NAN communities and Moosonee to deliver and administer the vaccine to residents wishing to receive it.

The plan was co-developed in partnership with Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN). This week, teams will be visiting Neskantaga, Slate Falls, Muskrat Dam, Fort Severn, Kashechewan and Webequie. Operation Remote Immunity aims to complete its work by April 30, 2021.

It is critical that we continue to communicate to everyone that they should follow public health measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 and keep communities safe.

Moderna Vaccine Supplies 

On January 29^th, we learned from the federal government that Ontario’s allocation of Moderna vaccines for the week of February 1 will be decreased by 18,200 doses. This reduction will be offset by a contingency amount of vaccine the province has established to address emergent issues such as this, mitigating the resulting impact to sites and vaccine administration.

This is disappointing news and we are once again determining the impact further reductions will have on Ontario’s vaccination rollout. Updates and messaging will be shared when they become available.

Addressing Vaccine Questions and Vaccine Hesitancy 

Last week we shared a vaccine fact sheet to help address vaccine hesitancy and increase vaccination uptake. This fact sheet is now available in Algonquin and Inuktitut along with the English, French, Swampy Cree, Ojibway and Oji-Cree versions shared earlier.

A more robust Fact Sheet has now also been developed to answer vaccine questions. Translated versions will follow.

Public Health Ontario Resources

Public Health Ontario has created resources to explain various aspects of COVID-19 to the public. These Fact Sheets are available in over 20 languages, including Eastern Ojibwe, Mohawk, Oji-Cree and Swampy Cree.

The pandemic measures include:

Visitors

There will no longer be social visitors allowed into the community. Band members will still be allowed to check on a vulnerable family member living in the community to ensure their needs are met. Essential workers will be allowed into the community.

Temporary Office Hours

• Staff will work in the office Tuesday’s and Thursday’s.
• Staff will be working from home on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s. They are available to you by email and/or telephone. The staff listing and contact information is attached.

Essential Staff

Essential leaders and staff will be working daily to ensure daily operations run smoothly. They include:

• Chief Lorraine Cobiness
• Coun. Martina Strong
• Coun. Bernice Major
• Coun. Fabian Blackhawk
• Coun. Reno Cameron
• Lorraine Kabestra, Health Director
• Tracey Cobiness, Executive Assistant
• Jordan Sanderson, CHR/ADI
• Tania Cameron, Pandemic Coordinator
• Hunter Edison, Water Treatment Plant

Band Office

The Band Office remains open with the following restrictions:

a) Only staff. We are working on a modified work schedule for all staff.
b) Only primary care and essential workers
c) Only clients in for their primary care appointments (just in and out – no visiting)

In-person programming is cancelled (ie. workshops and events). Should community members require appointments, they are to phone the office and arrange a time. Pre-screening will be completed before entering the office. Masks are mandatory. Anyone refusing to pre-screen or to wear a mask while in the office will be asked to leave.

Students and Daycare Children

Students will still be allowed to go to school for in-person learning.

Checkpoint

The gate will remain open from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm daily. If you have work shifts after these hours, please provide an employment letter to verify. Non-compliance or threatening behavior towards the checkpoint workers will result in the authorities being contacted.

Out of town medicals

Band and community members that must attend medical appointments out of the region, must self-isolate for 14-days upon return to the community. Please limit the number of individuals travelling to the appointment when possible.

Moving to the Community

If you are a band member living outside of the region and planning to return home, you will be expected to self-isolate for up to 14 days upon your return to the community. For anyone moving to the community from within the northwestern Ontario region, you may be asked to get tested for COVID-19 prior to moving in. Please be mindful that this pandemic is not over. Please stay diligent, safe, and look out for one another. Wear your mask when out in public, wash your hands frequently and follow public health measures. Together, we will get through this.

For any other inquiries, Chief and Council can be reached at:

• Lorraine Cobiness 807-548-8924 or (807) 466-8208 text
• Reno Cameron (807) 464-0950
• Fabian Blackhawk (807) 464-4137
• Bernice Major (807) 407-5686
• Martina Strong (807) 548-1134

Additional staff on Pandemic Planning Team

• Lorraine Kabestra (807) 548-5876 or health1@niisaachewan.ca
• Tania Cameron (807) 466-7267 or pandemic.coordinator@niisaachewan.ca

Staff Listing Download

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It starts at 11:30am CST on January 21st 2001 and you can access it through the link below.

• https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItd-CuqzMqHdwczUWmXdHC-_8_Vx5_BQ7_

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Kenora Chiefs Advisory, which provides culturally appropriate health and social services to the nine First Nations it serves, told the leaders of its communities, “We’re going to send our helps in and we’re not going to stop”. And they haven’t.

Chief Lorraine Cobiness of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation and Chief Chris Skead of Wauzhusk Onigum Nation will be speaking to the challenges of battling COVID-19 and overcoming the pandemic.

VISITORS: There will no longer be social visitors allowed into the community. Band members will still be allowed to check on a vulnerable family member living in the community to ensure their needs are met. Essential workers will be allowed into the community.

BAND OFFICE: The Band Office remains open with the following restrictions:

1. Only staff. We are working on a modified work schedule for all staff.
2. Only primary care and essential workers
3. Only clients in for their primary care appointments (just in and out – no visiting)

In-person programming is cancelled (ie. workshops and events). Should community members require appointments, they are to phone the office and arrange a time. Pre-screening will be completed before entering the office. Masks are mandatory. Anyone refusing to pre-screen or to wear a mask while in the office will be asked to leave.

STUDENTS & DAYCARE CHILDREN: Students will still be allowed to go to school for in-person learning.

CHECKPOINT: The gate will remain open from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm daily. If you have work shifts after these hours, please provide an employment letter to verify. Non-compliance or threatening behavior towards the checkpoint workers will result in the authorities being contacted.

OUT OF TOWN MEDICALS: Band and community members that must attend medical appointments out of the region, must self-isolate for 14-days upon return to the community. Please limit the number of individuals travelling to the appointment when possible.

MOVING TO THE COMMUNITY: If you are a band member living outside of the region and planning to return home, you will be expected to self-isolate for up to 14 days upon your return to the community. For anyone moving to the community from within the northwestern Ontario region, you may be asked to get tested for COVID-19 prior to moving in. Please be mindful that this pandemic is not over. Please stay diligent, safe, and look out for one another. Wear your mask when out in public, wash your hands frequently and follow public health measures. Together, we will get through this.

For any other inquiries, Chief and Council can be reached at:

• Lorraine Cobiness 807-548-8924 or (807) 466-8208 text
• Reno Cameron (807) 464-0950
• Fabian Blackhawk (807) 464-4137
• Bernice Major (807) 407-5686
• Martina Strong (807) 548-1134

Additional staff on Pandemic Planning Team

• Lorraine Kabestra (807) 548-5876 or health1@niisaachewan.ca
• Tania Cameron (807) 466-7267 or pandemic.coordinator@niisaachewan.ca

The PanbioTM is a rapid point-of-care antigen test, meaning that it can be performed anywhere (i.e., on-site, at the place of employment) by a regulated health professional and does not require shipping a specimen to a lab for processing. It is currently administered through a nasopharyngeal swab and takes approximately 15 minutes to yield results.

“This pilot project enables us to provide an added layer of protection for our Treaty #3 communities,” says Chief of Police Kai Liu. “I commend all our staff for participating in this important project as we continue to analyze preventative measures of COVID-19. This health initiative has come together as the result of a strong collaborative partnership with Kenora Chiefs Advisory, Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigamig, and Ontario Ministry of Health, with a special appreciation to Grand Council Treaty #3 for their continued advocacy of health safety in our communities.”

“I am delighted to see that our Treaty Three Police service is part of the pilot program to assess rapid testing for COVID-19. It is great to know that this testing is taking place right here in the northwest and I truly appreciate the volunteer efforts by Treaty Three Police leadership and staff to partake in this important learning for rapid testing. Miigwetch.”  Greg Rickford, MPP Kenora-Rainy River – Minister of Indigenous Affairs & Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines.

The testing began Dec. 9 and will be performed weekly at the partner agencies until March 31^st, 2021 at which time the project is expected to end.

The Ontario government will continue to monitor Health Canada approval of additional rapid testing devices for potential implementation within this pilot program in the future.

The Treaty Three Police Service is a self-administered Policing entity under the First Nations Policing Program in Canada and is responsible for full policing duties spanning 55,000 square miles of the Greater Treaty Three Region in Northwestern Ontario. This includes approximately 20,000 residents in 23 First Nation Communities.

Contact:

Acting Staff Sergeant Tricia Rupert
Pandemic Coordinator
Treaty Three Police Service
Tel: (807) 548-5474 | Fax: (807) 548-8387
Tricia.rupert@t3ps.ca

“We are very appreciative of the CMA Foundation funding and the improvements in safety and prevention of infection spread that this investment will enable,” says Ray Racette, LWDH President and CEO.

The CMA Foundation announced the COVID-19 Community Hospital Fund as part of its commitment to provide COVID-19 relief. The $5 million fund supports hospitals across Canada with fewer than 100 beds to meet their evolving needs with activities, equipment and training that enhance staff wellness, improve access to care and help prepare for future pandemics.

“I am inspired every day by the dedication of physicians, health care providers and all hospital workers as they continue to confront the COVID-19 pandemic head-on,” says Allison Seymour, CMA Foundation president. “We know these are extraordinary times that require extraordinary support. From managing evolving health care needs to address changes in your community, to ensuring the proper equipment and training for your staff, our hope is that these funds will have a positive impact as you continue to navigate the challenges of the pandemic.”

The CMA Foundation is the charitable arm of the Canadian Medical Association and provides impactful charitable giving that furthers excellence in health care. To date, the foundation has committed more than $30 million in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chief and Council issued a media release earlier today. The 3 COVID-19 cases have been resolved. The public health team visited the family and then met with the pandemic team.

TESTING UPDATE: 54 COVID-19 tests were conducted. All have returned as negative!

SELF-ISOLATION: We have a few individuals still in self-isolation for a couple of more days as advised by public health. If you’re in isolation, you are permitted to go into your yard for fresh air, exercise, etc. Please refrain from contact with anyone outside of your home.

STUDENTS & DAYCARE CHILDREN: Bussing resumes Wednesday, December 9.

CHECKPOINT: The gate will be open from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm daily. Only community members doing shift work in town or for medical emergencies will be allowed to leave after 11:00 pm.

Non-compliance or threatening behavior towards the checkpoint workers will result in the authorities being contacted.

OUT OF TOWN MEDICALS: Band and community members that must attend medical appointments out of the region, must self-isolate for 14-days upon return to the community. Please limit the number of individuals travelling to the appointment when possible.

VISITORS: Any visitors are required to get prior approval from Chief or a Council Member or the Pandemic Coordinator. Visitors are to visit only one household and not to go around the community.

BAND OFFICE: The Band Office remains open Monday to Friday with the following restrictions:

• Only staff (that didn’t receive notice to self-isolate)
• Only primary care workers
• Only clients in for their primary care appointments (just in and out – no visiting) In-person programming remains cancelled (ie. workshops and events). Should community members require appointments, they are to phone the office and arrange a time. Pre-screening will be completed before entering the office. Masks are mandatory. Anyone refusing pre-screening or to wear a mask while in the office will be asked to leave.

MOVING TO THE COMMUNITY: If you are a band member living outside of the region and planning to return home, you will be expected to self-isolate for up to 14 days upon your return to the community.

For anyone moving to the community from within the northwestern Ontario region, you may be asked to get tested for COVID-19 prior to moving in.

Please be mindful that this pandemic is not over. Please stay diligent, safe, and look out for one another. Wear your mask when out in public, wash your hands frequently and follow public health measures. Together, we will get through this.

For any other inquiries, Chief and Council can be reached at:

• Lorraine Cobiness 807-548-8924 or (807) 466-8208 text
• Reno Cameron (807) 464-0950
• Fabian Blackhawk (807) 464-4137
• Bernice Major (807) 407-5686
• Martina Strong (807) 548-1134

Additional staff on Pandemic Planning Team

• Lorraine Kabestra (807) 548-5876 or health1@niisaachewan.ca
• Tania Cameron (807) 466-7267 or pandemic.coordinator@niisaachewan.ca

The community was already in partial lockdown prior to the notification. An assessment team conducted contact tracing within 24 hours of the notification.

Leadership, upon notification, met with both federal and public health officials to mitigate the spread within the community and the Kenora region. A total of 54 COVID-19 tests were administered within days of the notification. All tests have since returned as negative.

“The family is doing well and we are grateful for all the prayers offered for the family and the community. The communications piece within our pandemic plan was essential to alleviate concerns from our community members and surrounding communities. Our pandemic team held daily briefings, maintained constant contact with the family and provided community updates. A special thank you to the Kenora Chiefs Advisory for all the support received over the past two weeks”, said Chief Lorraine Cobiness.

The partial lockdown is lifted effective immediately.

We thank our community members for your patience and understanding of the measures we implemented over the past two weeks. We remind our community members to wear a mask when out in public, wash your hands frequently and follow other public health orders.

For all other inquiries please contact:

• Chief Lorraine Cobiness (807) 466-8208 or by email to chief@niisaachewan.ca

1. BRING YOUR HEALTH CARD! You will need this to check your results.
2. Drive to lower entrance.
3. Stay in your vehicle until you are called inside for your test.
4. Wear a mask.
5. Health Practitioner will advise each individual on self-isolation period.
6. In a few days, your results will be available online:
   https://covid19results.ehealthontario.ca:4443/agree (you will need your health card)

Please note: we will only have 20 tests available to the community. Priority will be given to those that received notice of potential exposure, showing symptoms or concerned about potential exposure.

SELF-ISOLATION: If you’ve been tested for COVID-19, you are to be in self-isolation for 14 days. You will not be permitted to go to town until you have completed your isolation or received a negative result.

We ask for those individuals that have been tested to remain in your homes. You are permitted to go into your yard for fresh air, exercise, etc. Please refrain from contact with anyone outside of your home.

If you need food assistance while in self-isolation, please do not hesitate to contact Martina Strong (number listed below). We will do our best to meet your needs.

TEST RESULTS: Please be prepared to show your negative test result at the gate. A screenshot (with the date of the result) can be sent to Lorraine Kabestra, Health Director and Tania Cameron, Pandemic Coordinator. This information will be kept confidential.

SHOPPING DAYS: The checkpoint staff will allow passage at the gate from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm on the following dates:

• Wednesday, December 2
• Friday, December 4

Tania Cameron will be at the gate with the confidential list to verify who received the negative test result and allowed to pass.

STUDENTS & DAYCARE CHILDREN: The partial lockdown continues to include students attending school and children in daycare in Kenora. Parents and guardians, please make the necessary arrangements for school work for your child(ren).

CHECKPOINT: Checkpoint staff are authorized to refuse entry to visitors and to search vehicles for compliance. Non-compliance or threatening behavior towards the checkpoint workers will result in the authorities being contacted.

Community members may use the checkpoint for deliveries of items (pick up and drop off). Checkpoint staff are not responsible for any missing items. Please ensure you set up a time for a pick up.

MEDICALS: Lorraine Kabestra, Health Director, will have medical appointment confirmation slips that must be provided to checkpoint staff to be allowed out and to return. Please return the confirmation slip to the checkpoint staff.

Band and community members that must attend medical appointments out of the region, must self-isolate for 14-days upon return to the community. Please limit the number of individuals travelling to the appointment when possible.

BAND OFFICE: The Band Office will open Monday, November 30 with the following restrictions

a) Only staff (that didn’t receive notice to self-isolate)
b) Only primary care workers
c) Only clients in for their primary care appointments (just in and out – no visiting)

In-person programming remains cancelled (ie. workshops and events). Should community members require appointments, they are to phone the office and arrange a time. Pre-screening will be completed before entering the office. Masks are mandatory. Anyone refusing pre-screening or to wear a mask while in the office will be asked to leave.

COVID-19 TESTING: The next testing date is Monday, November 30 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. Please remain in your vehicle until you are called in for your test. Please bring your health card (you will need it to get your test results). You will be asked to wear a mask. The health practitioner will advise you on the self-isolation period.

EMPLOYMENT IN TOWN: Community members that will work in town will be allowed to leave and return daily. You need to provide a letter from your employer to confirm your employment and include your work schedule. The checkpoint staff will have a copy.

OTHER: If you are a band member living outside of the region and planning to return home, you will be expected to self-isolate for up to 14 days upon your return to the community.

Chief and Council and essential staff will continue to monitor the situation. Updated communication will be posted to the website as the situation develops.

For any other inquiries, Chief and Council can be reached at:

• Lorraine Cobiness 807-548-8924 or (807) 466-8208 text
• Reno Cameron (807) 464-0950
• Fabian Blackhawk (807) 464-4137
• Bernice Major (807) 407-5686
• Martina Strong (807) 548-1134

Additional staff on Pandemic Planning Team

• Lorraine Kabestra (807) 548-5876 or health1@niisaachewan.ca
• Tania Cameron – pandemic.coordinator@niisaachewan.ca

We appreciate our members continuing to do their part in limiting the spread in our community. We will get through this together.

Out of an abundance of caution and through the contact tracing process, the Northwestern Health Unit has decided to close all the Grade 8 classes at St. Thomas Aquinas High School effective Saturday, November 28.

The NWHU has advised that they are classifying the two confirmed cases of COVID-19 at St. Thomas Aquinas High School as an outbreak. The outbreak is confined to the Grade 8 cohort.

The situation is being classified as an outbreak because it meets the Ministry’s definition, which defines an outbreak in a school as two or more lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in students and/or staff in a school within a 14-day period, where at least one case could have reasonably acquired their infection in the school setting.

St. Thomas Aquinas High School remains open to all other students who have NOT been identified as a close contact by public health and told to self-isolate.

St. Thomas Aquinas High School are working with the NWHU to make sure all potential risks are minimized. Due to their COVID-19 prevention strategies in place, those staff and students not contacted by the school can continue to attend school as usual.

All students and staff should use the Government of Ontario’s school screening tool daily before attending school. https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/. Visit the KCDSB website for COVID-19 Advisories for more information. As per Ministry requirements, all cases in schools will be uploaded to this website.