A Catholic elementary school in Scarborough is closed Monday after several positive cases of COVID-19 were detected, Toronto Public Health said.
Precious Blood Catholic School, located on Pharmacy Avenue, south of Lawrence Avenue, was ordered to close in-person learning after 13 confirmed cases of the virus were found, the local public health unit said.
A spokesperson for the Toronto Catholic District School Board said that of the 13 cases, 11 were among students and two were among staff.
The school board also said that all students will transition to virtual learning.
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“School-wide dismissal is recommended as a precautionary measure to protect staff, students and the community from further transmission of COVID-19 within the school,” the spokesperson said. “School-wide layoffs can last up to 14 days, but the length may vary depending on the investigation.”
Toronto Public Health said it has notified its close contacts to stay home, monitor symptoms and get tested.
There is no official date for the students’ return to school due to the outbreak.
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