Outbreak declared Nov. 24
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Update Dec. 8, 2021: KFL&A Public Health has identified one additional positive case in a student at J.G. Simcoe Public School on Dec. 8, 2021. The case is already self-isolating, so no new impact on the school community.
One student on Dec. 7, 2021. The case was already self-isolating. Two positive cases in students were identified on Dec. 6. Two classes were directed to isolate at home.
This brings the current total cases at the school to eight. We remain in outbreak, however, not all cases are linked to the outbreak. The school remains open.
Additional active positive cases: one student on Dec. 4, one student on Dec. 3, one student on Dec. 2, and one student on Nov. 30. One previous case has resolved.
KFL&A Public Health works closely with schools to ensure that necessary steps are taken to prevent further spread of the virus both in the school and the community.
Families are asked to continue to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and screen all students daily as most cases of COVID-19 are acquired in the home setting. KFL&A Public Health is also asking families to use the extended symptom list for monitoring symptoms.
Please continue to follow all public health guidelines which include maintaining physical distance, wearing face coverings, and cleaning your hands frequently.
Cases in schools must be reported locally and provincially. We are sharing this information with you to ensure you have accurate information. No further information will be released to maintain privacy.
Please visit the COVID-19 Confirmed Cases webpage for a list of current cases.