Keeping Everyone Safe
COVID-19 is an illness caused by a coronavirus. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory illnesses. With some coronaviruses there are no symptoms or mild illness, like the common cold, while other coronaviruses can cause severe...
We know that students, parents and guardians will still have questions about school this fall. The Department of Education and Lifelong Learning and two school authorities encourage parents and caregivers to share their questions with us. The department...
People with Symptoms
If a person develops COVID-19 symptoms while at the school, they will be isolated in a pre-determined isolation space. If a separate room is not available, they must be kept at least two metres away from others.
The most common...
Effective August 19, 2020 licensed child care centres are permitted to be open to the public under the direction established by the Chief Public Health Officer below.
Download the COVID-19 Operational Plan Template
Effective August 19, 2020 schools are permitted to be open to the public under the direction established by the Chief Public Health Officer below.
With a full return to school in September, physical distancing with 2 meters or 6 feet of separation will not be possible. Each school will create cohorts of students and work to minimize interactions between groups as outlined in the Public Schools...
Prince Edward Island schools, working with the Chief Public Health Office, play an important role in slowing the spread of COVID-19 and ensuring that students can access educational services. This operational plan provides the parameters needed for...
Parents, guardians and/or students must use this questionnaire to decide if the student should attend school each day. Published by the Public Schools Branch for 2020 school year.
Wearing a non-medical mask is not a substitute for physical distancing and hand washing. However, it is an additional measure you should take to protect others around you, even if you have no symptoms.
Non-medical mask use in K-12
Students in K-12 are...
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