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Lethbridge School Division confirms multiple cases between three of its schools

Mar 6, 2021 | 10:15 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge School Division confirmed multiple cases of COVID-19 at some of its schools on Saturday.

Two cases have been reported at Senator Joyce Fairbairn Middle School. Health officials are working to determine close contacts.

However, the division said the risk to the general population of the school becoming infected because of the cases is low.

A second case of COVID-19 has also been confirmed at Mike Mountain Horse Elementary School. The process to determine close contacts is underway.

As well, two cases have been reported at École Nicholas Sheran.

In all of the cases, the division could not say whether those infected were staff members and/or students.

The custodial staff at the three schools has been directed to conduct enhanced cleaning. The school schedule at all three facilities will proceed as normal on Monday, March 8. Further information is available through the division’s website.