Updated guidance and poster on staying home when sick
The Office of Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health has provided updated guidance for students, families and school staff on when students should stay home when sick. Please see the attached Can my child go to school poster to learn more about when to keep your child home when sick. We encourage you to post this poster on your fridge and review it each morning. This poster is also available at: yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/covid-19-information/industry-operating-guidelines-covid-19/can-your-child-go Checking in every morning Parents/guardians should check in with their child every day to see if they have any new or worsening symptoms. Parents/guardians should refer to the Can my child to school poster for guidance. Pre-existing conditions Pre-existing conditions don’t apply. For example, a child with asthma may have a cough, and some children get frequent runny noses during cold weather. Parents/guardians talk to your child’s teacher about what is normal for them. If your child only has one of the Yellow symptoms If your child only has one of the Yellow symptoms, they can return to school when symptoms go away. See the poster for the list of Red and Yellow symptoms. You don’t need a written note from your health care provider for your child to return to daily activities. Exceptions
The guidance on the Can my child go to school poster does not apply if: • Your child is a contact of someone who has COVID-19. • Your child is severely immunocompromised or has a complex medical history. • Your child recently returned from travel outside of Yukon Comments are closed.
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