In an email sent November 21st Communications Manager for PVSD, Alana Johnson, updated the Divisions case status as follows:
"There have been several cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in individuals at Lumsden High School. We continue to work closely with Public Health staff to ensure necessary measures are in place to protect all students.
To reduce the potential risk of transmission of COVID-19 and in consultation with Public Health, Lumsden High School will be closed until December 7. All students will be participating in remote learning beginning on Tuesday, November 24. Monday, November 23 will provide staff time to transition to online learning.
Public Health is performing contact tracing and Prairie Valley has communicated with all families.
To date, there is no impact on Lumsden Elementary School. The school will remain open.
Prairie Valley is reminding the public that we must all do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19 so our students can continue learning in our schools."