More COVID-19 Cases Within Niagara Catholic

Tuesday, 23 March 2021 15:09

By Linda Morgan

The Niagara Catholic District School Board is confirming more cases of COVID-19.

Two more people at Loretto Catholic Elementary School in the Falls have tested positive for the virus.

The school, which declared an outbreak yesterday, now has six cases.

These individuals are part of a group currently isolating, and there is no further risk of transmission within the school.

In addition, one case has been discovered at Saint Michael Catholic High School in Niagara Falls.

Students and staff who were exposed to the virus while the person was contagious have been contacted, and are self-isolating now.

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