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DSBN confirms another case of COVID-19 at area school

Students, staff who were in contact with the person are told to self-isolate
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DSBN said another case of COVID-19 has been found in its schools after an individual at Westlane Secondary School in Niagara Falls tested positive for the virus.

A statement from the school board said students and staff who had close contact with the person have been contacted by Public Health and told to stay home and self-isolate.

The school will be deep cleaned 'as required,' said DSBN, who also said an inspector from Public Health and a public health nurse will visit the school to assess the protocols in place.

Another case was identified yesterday at St Joseph's in Grimsby, Niagara Catholic School Board said yesterday.