COVID-19 outbreak declared at Regina’s St. Marguerite Bourgeoys School By Moises Canales
Feb 17, 2021 2:42 PM
The Regina Catholic School Division says a Saskatchewan Health Authority medical officer has confirmed a COVID-19 outbreak at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys School. The declaration is due to two linked cases of the virus within the school.
On Wednesday, the SHA informed the school division of an additional COVID-19 diagnosis in an individual of the school.
“The affected classroom is already closed and self-isolating due to a previous case,” stated the school division on Wednesday. “All parents/guardians in the classroom have been notified. All other classrooms will remain open, and classes will resume with business as usual on Monday, February 22 after the break.”
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COVID-19 cases were announced at three Regina schools on Sunday.
Regina Catholic Schools say three cases were identified at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys School and one at St. Kateri Tekakwitha School.
In a news release the school division says it is important to know that these cases have not been transmitted in the school and have come from the community.
All affected classrooms have been closed and close contacts have been notified.
Meanwhile Regina Public says a case was found at École Dr. A.E. Perry School.
Affected students will begin remote learning following the end of the February break, and will not return to the school until March 1, 2021.