In the event of a student feeling ill or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 at school, they will be asked to leave their class and go to an isolation room until a parent can pick them up (along with other household members). They will be provided with further direction from Ottawa Public Health, particularly regarding testing and self-isolation. Parents and guardians are expected to have children assessed for COVID-19 if symptoms are present or self-isolate their children at home for 14 days.
Ottawa Public Health: School Decision Guides
These flowcharts illustrate the process led by Ottawa Public Health in the event of the following:
For further details please visit the Ottawa Public Health process for supporting schools during COVID-19.
