A Toronto Catholic college is quickly closing to in-person studying after 18 COVID-19 instances had been detected.
The Toronto Catholic District College Board (TCDSB) stated Nativity of Our Lord Catholic College, situated on Saffron Crescent in Etobicoke, close to Freeway 427 and Rathburn Highway, is dismissed efficient Monday.
TCDSB spokesperson Shazia Vlahos stated in a press release that 17 COVID-19 instances are amongst college students and one is a workers member.
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“A complete college dismissal is advisable as a precautionary measure to guard workers, college students and the group from additional COVID-19 transmission inside the college,” Vlahos stated.
“The entire college dismissal could last as long as 14 days, however the size could range relying on the investigation.”
College students and workers will transfer to distant studying in the course of the closure.
Vlahos stated Toronto Public Well being has reached out to shut contacts and requested them to remain dwelling, monitor for signs and get examined.
The assertion stated take-home PCR testing kits can be found for workers and college students on the college.
“The varsity group has been knowledgeable and additional updates, together with date of return, shall be offered as soon as obtainable,” Vlahos stated.
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