Interior Health is warning residents after another reported COVID-19 exposure at a local school on Saturday.
According to IH, a member of the Watson Road Elementary community tested positive for the virus. They are now self-isolating and working with local public health teams.
Contact tracing has already begun. Those at risk of being infected have already been called.
"The safety and well-being of students, families, and staff remains our highest priority. Central Okanagan Public Schools will continue to implement the strict health and safety protocols and procedures that are in place so students and staff can continue to attend school as safely as possible."
"Central Okanagan Public Schools will continue to work closely with Interior Health to determine if any additional actions are required, and to support ongoing communication to the affected school community. As always, we remind people to stay home from school if they show any symptoms."
IH did not mention when the exposures took place.
NowMedia will update the story if more information becomes available.
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