IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION – Parents/Caregivers RSHS ESC
Dear Parent /Caregiver
You would have seen in the media a continuing concern regarding the Novel Coronavirus.
The Department of Health advises that the risk of transmission remains low; they are monitoring the situation. We are acting on their advice and in conjunction with the Catholic and independent sectors, are implementing necessary precautions for all public and non-government schools across Western Australia.
Health advise that if a student has been in contact with someone who has contracted the virus, they should seek medical advice and stay away from school until they are clear of symptoms for 14 days.
As an extra precaution, if a student has travelled to or through China or Hong Kong in the past two weeks, parents are asked to keep them away from school for a period of 14 days from the date they returned to Perth.
This is a precaution as the incubation period for this virus can be up to 14 days. After that time, and no symptoms, the student may attend school.
I understand some of our parents will have concerns about the risks to their children. You may contact the Department of Health2 website (ww2.health.wa.gov.au/coronavirus) where there is a factsheet for parents3 and access to a helpline 1800 300 243.
As the lead agency, the Department of Health will monitor the situation and we will act on their advice and keep you updated as appropriate.
Please Click on the links above for more important information.
Mrs Diane Atkinson
PRINCIPAL
