The following statement was shared with the Saint Mary’s University community.
Informing the SMU Community of a positive test for COVID-19
Dear SMU community,
Public Health has informed the university of one positive case of COVID-19 in our residence community. The case is travel-related, and the person has been following protocols. They have been in self-isolation since their arrival, and they will continue to self-isolate. The procedures we have put in place to protect our community are being followed.
The university and this individual received this news due to following the travel and testing protocols for post-secondary students entering Nova Scotia. Specifically, through scheduling a test between days 6 to 8 of their self-isolation period. We encourage all students entering the province and self-isolating to schedule a test through the COVID-19 self-assessment website.
Out of respect for their privacy and in-keeping with privacy legislation, no other details will be shared at this time. We pass along our best wishes to them on their recovery and thank them for following the proper procedures to self-isolate, which minimized the risk of exposure to others and helped protect our community.
The university website has more information regarding the protocols in place on campus. For more information on the public health protocols in place for Nova Scotia for COVID-19, click here.
Saint Mary’s will continue to work with Public Health to keep our students and our community safe.
Sincerely,
Michelle Benoit
Vice-President, Finance & Administration