Thread by @awong37

Important, IMO. @LynnGiesbrecht shared school guidance document from local #SK MHOs dated Aug 13. Re: masks:

"Public Health at this time STRONGLY RECOMMENDS mask use for all students, staff and visitors."

Yes! UNIVERSAL masking in #SK schools is a no-brainer!

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Also in the document:

✅ Public health preventive measures demonstrably effective in last school year SHOULD be continued this school year.
✅ Everyone eligible, get vaccinated.
✅ Self-screening & iso/testing critical w/ contact tracing.

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More in the document:

✅ Private transport or walking to school ideal. Buses unideal, assigned seating important for contact tracing.
✅ Masks in school buses 100%.
✅ Hand hygiene critical.
✅ Enhancing cleaning of high-touch surfaces.

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Anyways, you get the idea. Lots of practical, evidence-based strategies. THIS is the document, and guidance, that our teachers / educational leaders / school divisions SHOULD be following IMO, NOT the unusual recommendations from @SKGov yesterday.

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For reference, here is Lynn's article as well as a direct link to the document on the Leader-Post website.

leaderpost.com/wp-content/upl…

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leaderpost.com/news/saskatche…

In summary, school divisions SHOULD follow the solid guidance of their local #SK MHOs. I would not be surprised if stronger wording re: masks (i.e. change from 'recommended' to 'required') came out from local MHOs for clarity.

Enjoy the day, #SK!

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