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What to do when a child tests positive for covid

Algoma Public Health knows the fear, and concerns that can result from a parent, guardian or care giver learning that their child has tested positive for COVID-19. They provide a resource that includes the answers to some frequently asked questions should this happen in your household.
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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

 

 




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