Tuesday, May 19, 2009

H1N1 Influenza (swine flu) at Clairlea

A notice was sent home with students today informing parents that there is a confirmed case of H1N1 influenza ("swine flu") at Clairlea. According to School Council Chair Ginnie Zaromitidis, the school was closed at 4:30pm today and a disinfection process took place. Details are posted at the TDSB website. Some exerpts from their notice (emphasis added):
Toronto Public Health is advising that the school should continue to operate as usual. This recommendation is consistent with guidelines issued by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the Public Health Agency of Canada. The TDSB is committed to protecting the health and well being of all our students and staff. The Board has a response plan in place and its system response team is in regular contact with public health officials to monitor the situation. The TDSB would like to remind the public that proactive hygiene practices such as frequent, proper hand washing are the most effective way to reduce the spread of viruses.
More information about this virus is available at the Toronto Public Health website and the Ontario Ministry of Health website. The TDSB's Pandemic Response Update Hotline: (416) 397-2400.

January Council Meeting

SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING Thursday, January 21st, 2021 7-8:30 pm Stay tuned for the agenda and Zoom link!