The Qualicum School District has reported another COVID-19 exposure at Ballenas Secondary School.
The potential exposure date was April 6. A general notification was issued to parents, guardians and students on Friday (April 9).
Public health staff are completing contact tracing to identify any individuals that may need to self-isolate and self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms.
For privacy reasons, the school district is unable to provide further details.
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Students, teachers and staff are advised to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms.
There was also an individual at the school reported exposed to COVID-19, with potential exposure dates of March 31 and April 1.
Additional information relating to exposures in school can be found on the Island Health Exposures in Schools page and in the general information for schools on the BCCDC website.
— NEWS Staff, submitted
