A catholic elementary college in Scarborough is closed on Monday after a number of constructive instances of COVID-19 had been detected, Toronto Public Well being stated.
Treasured Blood Catholic College, positioned on Pharmacy Avenue simply south of Lawrence Avenue, was ordered to shut to in-person studying after 13 confirmed instances of the virus had been discovered, the native public well being unit stated.
A Toronto Catholic District College Board spokesperson stated out of the 13 instances, 11 had been amongst college students and two had been amongst employees.
The varsity board additionally stated all college students will pivot to digital studying.
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“A complete college dismissal is really helpful as a precautionary measure to guard employees, college students and the group from additional COVID-19 transmission throughout the college,” the spokesperson stated. “The entire college dismissal could last as long as 14 days, however the size could range relying on the investigation.”
Toronto Public Well being stated it has notified shut contacts to remain residence, monitor for signs and get examined.
There isn’t a official date but on a return to high school for college students because of the outbreak.
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