Information on the H1N1 Flu Virus

Update #1 - August 2009

The World Health Organization has declared the spread of the H1N1 virus a “pandemic.”  As such, federal, provincial and local health authorities are in the process of pandemic preparedness training.  Your school board may also be in the process of developing a Pandemic Plan for its employees and students.  Many questions are arising out of the daily media reports.  To assist you with some answers, ETFO  has compiled a series of “Frequently Asked Questions” for your perusal.
 
Update #2 - October 20, 2009

The media continues to report daily on the H1N1 pandemic.  Provincially, ETFO has participated in numerous discussion tables on the possible impact of H1N1 on elementary and secondary schools.  An outline of these meetings is attached for your information along with a new series of Frequently Asked Questions.