HEALTH INFORMATION

Specific health concerns should be directed to your family physician or by calling the WRHA Health Links/Info Santé line at (204) 788-8200 or 1-888-315-9257 (toll-free). 

As a precaution, here are some ways to stop the spread of germs and reduce the risk of infection:

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds
• Cough or sneeze into your elbow
• Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if handwashing with soap is not possible
  
• If you feel ill, stay home
  
• COVID-19 Screening Tool
  
• Focus on the Fundamentals (Province of Manitoba)
  

River East Transcona School Division also has the following policy with tips and information on keeping our schools, staff, and students healthy.

UPDATES FROM RETSD & THE PROVINCE

From RETSD (2021–22 School Year)

Welcoming Students Back 2021–22
Letter to Parents/Guardians (April 4, 2022)
Can my child attend school after returning from travel? (April 5, 2022)

From the Province (2021–22 School Year)

Restoring Safe Schools Planning Guide for 2021–22 School Year
How to Give Your Child an Anterior Nasal Swab Test
Rapid Antigen Test Fact Sheet

RESOURCES

COVID-19: Prevention and risks (Government of Canada)
COVID-19 Information (Province of Manitoba)
COVID-19 Screening Tool (Shared Health)
COVID-19: Travel, testing and borders (Government of Canada)
Testing for Travellers (Province of Manitoba)