The province has updated its COVID-19 screening guidance for children in school to remove abdominal pain and pink eye from the list of symptoms.
Children with symptoms such as a runny nose or headache can now return to school or daycare after 24 hours — if they have just one symptom and their condition improves.
Those with two or more symptoms or those with a fever or cough are still being advised to stay home until a doctor is consulted or the child tests negative for COVID-19.
The Ministry of Health says it’s providing updated information to help parents determine when it’s appropriate for students, children and their families to be tested for COVID-19.
