NIAGARA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
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Niagara Region Public Health has declared an outbreak at St. Martin Catholic Elementary School, following a second confirmed case of COVID-19 at the school.
The first case was identified Nov. 13. The school was notified of the second case earlier today. A school outbreak is defined as two or more lab-confirmed cases that in a school with an epidemiological link within a 14-day period. With this second case, the outbreak threshold has been met.
The individual involved is currently self-isolating as part of the previous exposure. Niagara Region Public Health is contacting anyone connected to this individual’s case to advise that they are required to remain in self-isolation and follow the guidance provided.
Niagara Catholic advises all contacts to follow the recommendations of Niagara Region Public Health.
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