Dozens of students at Henry Janzen Elementary School in Regina were sick at home Wednesday.
According to a Regina Public School’s spokesperson, there were 52 kids reported sick. That number is down from 54 on Tuesday. On Monday, the school recorded 69 students ill.
The school said there were 10 staff members ill Tuesday, and only three Wednesday.
The Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region (RQHR) said Public Health has looked into the situation and has found the absences are being caused by short bouts of diarrheal illness, described as stomach flu, and respiratory illnesses like influenza and colds.
“The rapidly down trending absenteeism numbers point to the limited viral illnesses that commonly are seen,” RQHR said in a statement.
A letter was sent home to parents saying there was a higher than average illness and parents were asked to keep children at home if they are sick until they are symptom-free for at least 48 hours.
The school said they did a thorough six-hour cleaning session on all surfaces Tuesday.
All teachers have wipes on their desks for hygiene purposes and kids are asked to wash their hands before recess and lunch.
Public Health has given the school and Regina Public Schools advice on cleaning and information sheets.