Education (E-1)
PO Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
March 2, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians,
RE: Preventing the spread of illness within schools
It is currently influenza season, and there are concerns about the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The health and safety of all students is our first priority, and we are providing information to help you keep you and your child safe.
Currently, the risk of COVID-19 within Canada and Yukon is low. Although there are no cases of COVID-19 in Yukon, there are cases of influenza and other respiratory viruses.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include:
This information is accurate as of March 2, 2020. As the situation can change quickly, for the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit the Government of Yukon’s Information about Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) at yukon.ca/en/information-about-novel-coronavirus-yukoners.
Sincerely,
David Wipf
A/ADM, Schools and Student Services
Department of Education
PO Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
March 2, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians,
RE: Preventing the spread of illness within schools
It is currently influenza season, and there are concerns about the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The health and safety of all students is our first priority, and we are providing information to help you keep you and your child safe.
Currently, the risk of COVID-19 within Canada and Yukon is low. Although there are no cases of COVID-19 in Yukon, there are cases of influenza and other respiratory viruses.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds;
- use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available;
- avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands;
- avoid close contact with people who are sick;
- clean and disinfect objects and surfaces that are touched a lot;
- when you cough or sneeze:
- cover your mouth and nose with a tissue, then throw the tissue immediately into the trash; or
- cover your mouth and nose with your inner elbow; and
- stay home when you are sick.
This information is accurate as of March 2, 2020. As the situation can change quickly, for the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit the Government of Yukon’s Information about Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) at yukon.ca/en/information-about-novel-coronavirus-yukoners.
Sincerely,
David Wipf
A/ADM, Schools and Student Services
Department of Education