More School Cases of COVID in Niagara

Wednesday, 31 March 2021 05:25

By Tami Jeanneret

Both boards reporting new cases

The DSBN announcing another case of COVID-19 at one of its schools.

An individual has tested positive at Garrison Road Public School in Fort Erie.

The board says one classroom at the school remains closed.

Meantime, Niagara Catholic is confirming two additional cases of the virus.

An individual has tested positive at St. Ann Catholic Elementary School in Fenwick, and another person at Notre Dame College School in Welland

The board says staff and students in both schools were exposed to the virus while these individuals were infectious.

The individuals in affected classrooms have been notified and are now in self-isolation.

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