I know that some parents may be wondering about school safety and the effectiveness of our current measures against #COVID19AB variants. So far, 32 schools have had a variant case exposure. Of these, only 9 have had any in-school transmission. (1/6)
It’s important to remember that the variants of concern spread the same way as the current dominant strain – by being close to an infectious person. Measures that limit transmission and reduce close contact, among other steps, work on variants too. (2/6)
Since in-person learning began, evidence suggests that schools are not a primary driver of COVID-19 transmission and that measures in place to minimize spread are largely working thanks to the effort and attention of our teachers, staff & students. (3/6)
Effective systems are in place to identify new cases, prevent spread of COVID-19 & its variants & ensure close contacts of all cases are isolated & being tested. Every positive case is screened for variants. (4/6)
So far, our current measures are working at protecting our schools from COVID-19, including variants. We will continue watching the emerging evidence. We will continue to be nimble & adapt our approach based on what the data is telling us (5/6)
Reducing transmission is the key to preventing the spread of COVID-19 and keeping schools, workplaces and the rest of society safe. This includes being cautious and following measures in the hours before and after class. (6/6)
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