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COVID outbreak declared at Lethbridge’s Park Meadows Elementary

Dec 4, 2020 | 2:13 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge School Division has been informed of a COVID-19 outbreak at a local school.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed three COVID cases at Park Meadows Elementary School.

When it comes to schools, AHS defines an outbreak as two or more confirmed cases in a school setting within a 14-day period.

It was not stated whether the affected persons are staff or students.

Based on the advice of AHS, the Lethbridge School Division says they will keep the school open.

Contact tracers are working on speaking to close contacts, who will all be advised to immediately self-isolate.

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