Letter from Superintendent Dr. Jeff Thompson Regarding Possible Measles Case in Peace River
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We have been made aware of a possible case of measles affecting a family with students who attend a Peace River School Division school. Please note that at this time, this is not a confirmed case and the purpose of today’s letter is to remain transparent in our communications and to ensure everyone has the same information. We are working closely with public health authorities regarding necessary procedures in this type of situation and will provide further information as required.
We can confirm that these students do ride a PRSD bus, and may have had contact with students at all three of our Peace River schools. Once again, although these students are presently unwell, it has not been confirmed by any health authority that the cause of the students’ illness is the measles virus.
At this time, we encourage you to monitor your own health and continue to practice good hand-hygiene. If you require further medical advice, please contact your healthcare provider or AHS Health Link by dialing 811.
We understand the heightened concern, or level of distress, a possible exposure to measles can create among individuals, and we ask that you assist us in curbing the spread of false information regarding this situation. It is important to keep our conversations anchored in the facts about the matter. Thank you for your collective efforts in this regard.
Thank you for your time and attention to this important matter.
Sincerely,
Jeff Thompson, PhD
Superintendent of Schools