DSBN Reports Second COVID-19 Case at Quaker Road Public School

Tuesday, 2 March 2021 11:28

By Linda Morgan

A second individual at Quaker Road Public School has tested positive for COVID-19.

Students and staff who had close contact with the individual have been contacted by Niagara Region Public Health and told to stay home and self-isolate.

A thorough cleaning of the school will be completed.

Additionally, a Public Health Inspector and a Public Health Nurse from NRPH have visited the school to conduct a comprehensive assessment.

The school will continue to follow COVID-19 safety protocols it has in place, including physical distancing, wearing PPE, hand hygiene and daily health screening.

It is not known if the individual in question is a student or staff member.

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DSBN Reports Second COVID-19 Case at Quaker Road Public School

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