COVID-19 test tube. (Photo from Pixabay)COVID-19 test tube. (Photo from Pixabay)
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COVID-19 linked to two local schools

The local health unit has identified COVID-19 cases linked to two local schools.

The Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board reported a case at St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School.

The Greater Essex County District School Board reported another case of COVID-19 at Riverside High School.

Because students are already learning remotely there was no need to dismiss any cohorts. However, any close contact will still be notified by the Windsor Essex County Health Unit.

There are currently outbreaks linked to two schools in the region. An outbreak was declared at General Brock Public School on December 8, the outbreak is contained to one cohort. LA Desmarais Catholic Elementary School is also experiencing an outbreak in one of its cohorts, it was declared on December 16.

All schools in Windsor-Essex were ordered to switch to remote learning for the week of December 14. Classes are expected to resume in person in the new year.

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