Students might not need to stay home from school if a family member tests positive for COVID-19: B.C.'s top doctor
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With all B.C. students returning to class Monday, parents might be wondering what they should do if someone in the household tests positive for COVID-19.
With all B.C. students returning to class Monday, parents might be wondering what they should do if someone in the household tests positive for COVID-19.
On Friday, before the full return to class, B.C.'s top doctor was asked about these protocols. Dr. Bonnie Henry said whether a student goes to school depends on if they're exhibiting COVID-like symptoms.
"This has been a really challenging thing for parents all along. Is it COVID? Should I keep them home? Is it that runny nose that's been going on for a long time? Those decisions right now will continue to be those challenging ones," Henry said Friday.
"I would say, if in doubt, keep your child home right now."
But the decision might look a little different for kids who don't have symptoms, even if they live with someone who has COVID-19.
"We are still allowing children to go to school in those settings and to monitor very carefully," Henry said.
"If there's really sick people in the house, it may be up to families to make those decisions about whether they want to keep children home."
