Sask. public health order changes COVID-19 self-isolation exemptions for elementary students
CTV
An update to Saskatchewan’s public health order is limiting self-isolation exemptions for students exposed to COVID-19 outside of the classroom.
Under the public order, students are deemed close contacts if they are in the same room as a COVID-positive person for more than 15 minutes or if they are exposed to someone with the virus while riding the bus to or from school.
Unvaccinated students who are not experiencing symptoms are exempt from self-isolation requirements to attend school and ride the bus. However, they cannot participate in extra-curricular activities.
Fully vaccinated students are not required to self-isolate, in accordance with the rules for the general public.
According to changes to the public health order issued Sept. 30, if unvaccinated students become close contacts due to an “exposure in the household,” they must self-isolate, which means they cannot attend class.
