Netsilik School in Taloyoak is closed until Feb. 7 due to Covid-19 risks, chief public health officer Dr. Michael Patterson announced on Thursday afternoon.

SA国际影视传媒淐ontact tracing has identified an increased risk of exposure to Covid-19 to the student population,SA国际影视传媒� Patterson said. SA国际影视传媒淭o reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading to students and the other members of the community I am closing the school in Taloyoak until at least Feb. 7.SA国际影视传媒�

Anyone who has not been contacted by public health should monitor for symptoms.

If you develop symptoms such as a SA国际影视传媒� runny nose, cough, sore throat, fever or difficulty breathing SA国际影视传媒揷all the Covid hotline at 1-888-975-8601 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT.

There are longer wait times to get through to the hotline, so please remain patient. Please do not call or go to the health centre.

SA国际影视传媒淲e urge everyone to follow the direction of public health officials to ensure the health and safety of our school community,SA国际影视传媒� said Minister of Education, Pamela Gross. SA国际影视传媒淲e are grateful that the CPHO and his team have moved quickly to close the school to allow testing and contact tracing to take place.SA国际影视传媒�

The GNSA国际影视传媒檚 next public update on the Covid-19 outbreak is scheduled for Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. Eastern.