A COVID-19 exposure has been reported at View Royal Elementary School.
A notice on the Island Health website said the exposure at the Helmcken Road school happened on Jan. 27.
No action is required unless parents are contacted by public health or school officials, Island Health said.
The term “exposure” refers to a single person with lab-confirmed COVID-19 infection who was at the school during their infectious period.
An Island Health notification does not mean a child has been exposed to the virus. Public health officials work with the school and school district to ensure close contacts are notified directly and provided specific guidance.
A child should continue to attend school unless public health officials have directly suggested otherwise through a phone call or letter.
More information and resources regarding schools and COVID-19 is available at bccdc.ca/covid19.
