The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is reporting 41 new cases of COVID-19.
The jump is the combined tally over the last three days with no data being provided on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
The number of active cases for the health unit has increased to 92, which includes 63 in Northumberland County, 22 in the Kawarthas, and seven in Haliburton County.
Outbreaks are currently active at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School and Golden Plough Lodge.
Asymptomatic testing starts for Durham school communities
Change in screening protocols may mean possible school closures: Director Marsh
Posted on March 3, 2021 by oshawaexpress in COVID-19, EDUCATION, NEWS
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter
The first COVID-19 asymptomatic testing site for students, staff, and their families was held this past weekend with a turnout of more than 100 people.
In an update to the Durham District School Board (DDSB) Standing Committee Monday night, Director of Education Norah Marsh says as part of the province’s plan for more asymptomatic testing in schools, the board is working with the Ministry of Education, Durham Region Health Department, and the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) for the testing within Durham Region.