WHITE RIVER--Algoma Public Health recognizes the stress and concerns that come with learning your child has tested positive for COVID-19.
Even with all of the precautions and restrictions that have been put into place, such as social distancing and the wearing of masks, COVID-19 still exists as a concern for everyone.
To help parents, guardians, and caregivers, better handle the confusion, frustration and overwhelming concerns that may arise from learning that their child has tested positive for COVID-19; the APU is providing answers to some frequently asked questions.
They suggest that if anyone in their household tests positive on any type of COVID-19 test, the entire household must isolate. Furthermore, household contacts who have previously tested positive for COVID-19 (RAT or PCR) are not required to self-isolate and can attend high risk settings, as long as they are asymptomatic.
Knowing what to do should you, your child, or a member of your household, tests positive for COVID-19 is an important step to keeping yourself and others safe.
For more information and to get the answers to frequently asked questions, go to: : www.algomapublichealth.com/exposed