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Second COVID-19 exposure detected at Quesnel Junior School

Northern Health is notifying the public of a second COVID-19 exposure at Quesnel Junior School.

This one, was between September 15th and 18th.

Spokesperson Eryn Collins confirmed the notice went up on today (Friday) for a lab-confirmed case.

“It did. The timing with which it goes up on the site is meant to correspond with when we know that notifications have gone out within the school community, so that is not the first point of notification. So we have provided a letter to the school to share with students and parents and staff.”

She added this is not an outbreak.

“Absolutely not. As the information on our website describes why we’re posting the information and when we’re posting the information. It’s not meant to cause any alarm. It’s very much so that people who are learning of confirmed cases within their school community can be reassured that public health is also very much aware and actively following up on those cases.”

Collins mentioned unless you are a close contact and have been contacted by public health, there is no action that parents need to take.

The first COVID-19 exposure at QJS happened on September 10th or 11th.

with files from George Henderson, My Cariboo Now

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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