December 31st, 2020

Region of Waterloo Public Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Bluevale Collegiate Institute. 

Public Health’s investigation has determined another case, a student, is in the same cohort as a case reported last week. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared.  No additional staff or students are required to isolate. Public Health has completed their assessment and no further contacts have been identified as high-risk.

It is important to note that the outbreak is related to this specific cohort only. It is not a school-wide outbreak. Facilities Services will continue to thoroughly clean the building, paying attention to common areas and touchpoints in accordance with Public Health guidance and recommendations.

Public Health works with the school to identify high-risk student and staff contacts of the positive cases to prevent further spread of COVID-19 in students, staff and the community. 

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Please continue to monitor and screen your child for symptoms of COVID-19 daily.  In accordance with guidance from the Ministry of Education, the Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 page will be updated on an ongoing basis with information regarding confirmed cases of COVID-19 involving a student or staff member in a school setting. For more information about COVID-19, please visit the Region of Waterloo Public Health website.