Day camp – Confirmation of two cases of COVID-19

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Ville de Gatineau

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Day camp – Confirmation of two cases of COVID-19

Gatineau, July 28, 2020. – Ville de Gatineau and the Centre int�gr� de sant� et de services sociaux de l'Outaouais (CISSSO)�have confirmed that two siblings who attended the Jean-de-Br�beuf and Saint-Jean de Bosco day camps tested positive for COVID-19 today.

Quick facts

●	The children attended two Ville de Gatineau day camp sites, Jean-de-Br�beuf, during the week of July 13 to 17, and Saint-Jean de Bosco, on Monday, July 20.

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As soon as it was informed, working closely with the Direction de sant� publique de l'Outaouais, Gatineau applied the latter's recommendations and the prescribed sanitary measures. The entire Jean-de-Br�beuf day camp site underwent additional cleaning on July 21. Given that the Saint-Jean de Bosco site had undergone the regular disinfection and cleaning procedures since the last day that the affected individuals had attended it, no closure was required.

●	A reminder was issued about the protection and physical distancing measures, as well as about hand washing.

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According to the epidemiological investigation that was conducted by the Direction de sant� publique de l'Outaouais, the children and employees at these sites present a low risk and may continue to attend the day camp.
- In accordance with the instructions issued by the Direction de sant� publique de l'Outaouais, for the Saint-Jean de Bosco site, Gatineau contacted the parents of the children who were in the same groups as the two individuals who tested positive to inform them of the situation.
- Gatineau also contacted the employees at that day camp who present a low risk to inform them and to let them know that they could keep working.
- It should be noted that on July 20, Gatineau contacted the parents of all of the children who had attended the Jean-de-Br�beuf sites as soon as one of the staff had tested positive.

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The Direction de la sant� publique recommends that parents and staff be on the lookout for the appearance of symptoms between now and August 3. In order to comply with the requirements of Sant� publique, parents of children or employees exhibiting symptoms should call 819-644-4545 or 1-877-644-4545.

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Since the day camps opened on July 6, Gatineau has introduced a series of measures to ensure that the sanitary and physical distancing measures were followed, as a means to reduce the risks of propagation.
- Among other things, the day camp sites are disinfected at least three times a day. These measures were applied daily at the Saint-Jean de Bosco site. The Jean-de-Br�beuf day camp site received an extra cleaning following confirmation of the positive result on July 21.
- Gatineau has been working in collaboration with the school boards to adapt the janitorial procedures to the instructions received from Sant� publique at the sites used by the day camps. An additional 34 casual positions were filled to support the teams applying sanitary measures.
- Gatineau day camp counselors have all undergone mandatory training given by the Association des camps du Qu�bec (ACQ) in connection with the pandemic. Gatineau added training on hygiene measures and on guidance, intervention and facilitation techniques related to COVID-19.
- Employees and the children's parents fill out a questionnaire every day to assess their health.
- Groups are isolated and most activities take place outdoors.

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Yves Melanson
Responsable, relations avec les m�dias,
Service des communications
Ville de Gatineau
819-595-7171
melanson.yves@gatineau.ca
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