If a child becomes ill with COVID-19 symptoms while at school/child care, the administration will follow guidelines to ensure that the child is separated from others and cared for. A parent or caregiver should pick them up as soon as possible.
The Government of Canada website [5] provide information on how to care for a child who needs to self-isolate, which may include a child who has tested positive, has symptoms [1] of COVID-19, or a household member of someone with COVID-19.
For medical or health advice, contact your health care provider or Health Connect Ontario [6] toll-free at 8-1-1.
If a child is having difficulty breathing or develops severe symptoms, call 9-1-1.
For information about testing and quarantining after international travel visit the Government of Canada website [7].
No. A positive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) is highly indicative that the individual has COVID-19 and does not need to be confirmed with a PCR test.
If you have access to PCR or RAT testing and test positive, please follow the guidance for Individuals Who Have Tested Positive. [8]
Instructions for how to use a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) are provided with the test itself; however, the following instructional videos provide clear visual demonstrations on how to perform a RAT.
Visit the links below for further direction related to the specific test you are using:
For fact sheets in other languages visit the Ministry of Health website [18].
If you have access to PCR or Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) and your child has tested positive, they must self-isolate [19]. Depending on vaccination status, household members may also be required to self-isolate. Follow public health guidance [8] for details on how long to isolate and additional precautions to be taken.
If you do not have access to testing and your child has symptoms [1], assume that they may have the virus and have them self-isolate. Please follow the guidance for Individuals Who Have Symptoms. [8]
The below definitions are referenced in the COVID-19 School/Childcare Screening [4]. It is important to follow the guidance provided based on the result of your screening.
Information, booking, and ways to ease anxiety about getting a vaccine.
It is always important to continue to follow public health advice:
Masking tips for children that are sensitive to touch:
Links
[1] https://www.wechu.org/cv/individuals-symptoms-positive-cases-close-contacts#ind-with-symptoms
[2] https://www.wechu.org/cv/individuals-symptoms-positive-cases-close-contacts#symptoms
[3] https://www.wechu.org/cv/individuals-symptoms-positive-cases-close-contacts#CCNH
[4] https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/
[5] https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/how-to-care-for-child-with-covid-19-at-home-advice-for-caregivers.html
[6] https://healthconnectontario.health.gov.on.ca/static/guest/home
[7] https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid
[8] https://www.wechu.org/cv/individuals-symptoms-positive-cases-close-contacts#tested-positive
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7m8L6Tq498
[10] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWSFJ1JoUd0
[11] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw5d6R3RwCk
[12] https://www.ontariohealth.ca/sites/ontariohealth/files/2022-01/BTNXSelfScreeningInstructions.pdf
[13] https://www.ontariohealth.ca/sites/ontariohealth/files/2021-10/BTNX%20Self%20Screening%20Instructions-FR.pdf
[14] https://www.ontariohealth.ca/sites/ontariohealth/files/2021-12/SDBiosensorSelfScreeningInstructions.pdf
[15] https://www.ontariohealth.ca/sites/ontariohealth/files/2021-12/SDBiosensorSelfScreeningInstructions-FR.pdf
[16] https://www.ontariohealth.ca/sites/ontariohealth/files/2022-01/Trimedic%20Self%20Screening%20Instructions.pdf
[17] https://www.ontariohealth.ca/sites/ontariohealth/files/2022-01/Trimedic%20Self%20Screening%20Instructions-FR.pdf
[18] https://www.ontario.ca/page/rapid-testing-home-use#section-3
[19] https://www.wechu.org/cv/individuals-symptoms-positive-cases-close-contacts#self
[20] https://www.wechu.org/cv/vaccine
[21] https://www.wechu.org/cv/clinics
[22] https://www.wechu.org/cv/vaccine-information-youth-parents
[23] https://www.wechu.org/add%2520the%2520S%2520to%2520the%2520hyperlinked%2520text
[24] https://www.wechu.org/cv/provincial-pandemic-status
[25] https://www.wechu.org/sites/default/files/edit-resource/em-safe-return-school-resources/srtschoolmaskdosanddontssign.pdf
[26] https://smho-smso.ca/covid-19/parents-and-families/
[27] https://www.wechu.org/cv/where-access-help-resources
[28] https://www.wechu.org/tags/healthy-schools
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