(file photo)

By paNOW Staff

covid-19

More P.A. schools affected by COVID cases

Dec 9, 2020 | 8:31 AM

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has identified a positive COVID-19 case in an individual in two Prince Albert schools: Westview and Wesmor.

In a media release Tuesday night, the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division said they were informed of these positive COVID-19 test results and communication is being shared with the classrooms/cohorts, the connected staff, as well as with the school community.

The learning program will continue remotely only for those students and staff affected while in-person learning will continue for the rest of the school.

Privacy concerns prevent sharing of further details of the case.

Earlier Tuesday, the Prince Albert Catholic School Division reported COVID-19 cases at two schools – one each at St. Catherine Catholic School and St. John Community School.

Wildfires

Fort McMurray under evacuation alert due to out-of-control wildfire nearby

6h ago

Draft class

Raiders continue to add to deep prospect pool with 2024 draft class

8h ago

Missing person

Prince Albert Police searching for missing youth

23h ago

In a media release the Prince Albert Catholic School Division said communication of a possible exposure has been shared with specific class/cohort(s), as well as the school community.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is proceeding with their assessment of the situation, and all individuals deemed to be close contacts are being notified. The class/cohort(s), impacted by this case, barring any other cases, are required to Self-Isolate as per Public Health instructions.

The class/cohort(s) will be move to remote learning until the isolation period is complete. These specific class/cohort(s) are advised to contact 811 Healthline for advice.

School will resume December 9, 2020 for all other students and staff that are not deemed to be close contacts

panews@jpbg.ca