A COVID-19 case has been diagnosed within Horizon School Division.

​On October 23, Horizon School Division was made aware of a COVID-19 diagnosis in an individual at Viscount Central School.

Families in Viscount Central School and others with a connection to the individual are being informed of this case, and Horizon School Division is working closely with Public Health to assist in the contact tracing process. At this time, the school will remain open to students on Tuesday, October 27.

Further details cannot be provided, to maintain the privacy of the individuals involved. Horizon School Division reminds students and staff to stay home if they are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19.

Horizon’s detailed Re-Entering Horizon Plan can be found on horizonsd.ca, along with our new Administrative Procedure regarding Illness in Care, which details the process to be followed when a child experiences symptoms or illness while at school.