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DSBN reports first case of COVID-19 in area high school

Second case in the Niagara school system this week
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DSBN says a student at Eastdale Secondary School in Welland has tested positive for COVID-19.

The board said it was advised of the case through Niagara Region Public Health.

A Public Health inspector and nurse will visit the school on Monday, and the school will be deep cleaned over the weekend, a statement issued on Saturday evening said.

It is the second case of COVID-19 found in a Niagara school this week.

Information from DSBN:

Individuals with questions about COVID-19 are encouraged to contact Niagara Region Public Health for assistance from a Public Health Nurse on the COVID-19 Info-Line, which is staffed weekdays from 8 a.m.– 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, 9:15 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9:15 a.m.- 4:15 p.m. at 905-
688-8248 or toll-free at 1-888-505-6074.