Two COVID-19 cases at Laurier’s Brantford campus

By Mark Pare

Posted Dec 30, 2021 02:00:00 PM.

Wilfrid Laurier University is confirming two COVID-19 cases at its Brantford campus.

The school said one case is a student, and the other is a staff member, but the cases do not appear to be linked.

In both instances, the school said cases are being managed by public health officials, and close contacts have been notified.

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