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Niagara Catholic Confirms Thirteen New Cases of COVID-19

Tuesday, 20 April 2021 17:53

By Linda Morgan

More cases of COVID-19 within Niagara Catholic.

During the second half of spring break, thirteen more cases of the virus were reported.

Alexander Kuska Catholic Elementary School in Welland - two cases
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School in St. Catharines - two cases
Father Hennepin Catholic Elementary School in Niagara Falls - two cases
Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School in Niagara Falls - one case
St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School in Welland - one case
St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School - Port Colborne - one case
St. Philomena Catholic Elementary School in Fort Erie - one case
Blessed Trinity Catholic Secondary School in Grimsby- two cases
Notre Dame College School in Welland - one case

All affected staff and students are in self-isolation.

Going forward, during the school closure, Niagara Catholic will only report cases of students and staff attending schools in-person.

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