Multiple outbreaks declared at Glencairn Public School
Posted Sep 25, 2021 09:20:00 PM.
NEWS RELEASE
WATERLOO REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
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Region of Waterloo Public Health has declared COVID-19 outbreaks in two cohorts at Glencairn Public School.
Public Health’s investigation has determined two additional cases, both students, are in the same cohorts as cases reported earlier this week. The identity of the individuals is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared.
No additional staff or students are required to isolate. Public Health has completed their assessment and no further close contacts have been identified.
It is important to note that these outbreaks are related to these specific cohorts only. They are not school-wide outbreaks. Facilities Services will continue to thoroughly clean the building, paying attention to common areas and touchpoints in accordance with Public Health guidance and recommendations.
Public Health works with the school to identify student and staff close contacts of the positive cases to prevent further spread of COVID-19 in students, staff and the community.
Public Health is treating every single case of COVID-19 as a potential variant of concern before a variant is identified. As a result, our public communication will indicate only that a positive case has been identified. For all cases of COVID-19, Public Health is conducting enhanced case and contact management.
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