COVID-19 cases in Saskatoon, Humboldt schools investigated as variants of concern

SASKATOON -- New cases of COVID-19 have been identified at two schools according to the Catholic division.

A person tested positive for COVID-19 at St. Joseph High School in Saskatoon and St. Augustine School in Humboldt, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools said in a news release.

Both cases are being investigated as a variant of concern.

“We are working with Public Health to notify parents and caregivers. SHA is recommending that all close contacts get tested. Risk of exposure for anyone not considered a close contact remains low,” the school division said.

The affected classes and cohorts will switch to online learning.

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  In this file photo, grade one teacher Heidi Dimou arranges the desks in line with physical distancing policy in her class at the Willingdon Elementary School in Montreal, on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson