Red Deer College has been notified that two people from the college have tested positive for COVID-19.

The individuals attended RDC on main campus on Thursday, October 8th. Those who have been in close contact with those who are ill are now in self-isolation. Other people who may be impacted by the positive diagnosis will also be contacted shortly.

RDC has implemented cleaning practices in alignment with their Exposure Control Plan in an effort to reduce the chances of transmission.

“I would like to extend my best wishes to the members of our College community as they begin the road to recovery in isolation. It is crucial that we support the individuals, and one another, during the challenging circumstances of the pandemic,” says Dr. Peter Nunoda, RDC President. “The health and safety of our students, faculty, staff and visitors are extremely important, and we all play a vital role in helping to combat the spread of COVID-19, both on and off campus.”

Since the pandemic began, Red Deer College has implemented a number of safety measures in an effort to slow the transmission of COVID-19 including the following:

  • Work-related travel restrictions have been implemented for faculty and staff
  • Majority of fall term courses are being delivered online
  • Face-coverings are mandatory in common areas
  • Some of the campus has been closed to mitigate traffic
  • Students, faculty, staff, and guests who visit RDC must complete COVID-19 training online
  • Students, faculty, staff, and guests who visit RDC must fill out a daily COVID-19 Contact Tracing and Alberta Checklist

“Through careful planning, our top priority is to always create a safe environment. I encourage anyone from the College community, including those who have been affected by this news, to use the available resources from RDC and Alberta Health Services as we navigate through this pandemiccollaboratively,” says Nunoda

For more information on how RDC is managing the pandemic, click here.