The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is declaring the outbreak over at Fellowes High School in Pembroke effective Saturday, September 26th.
The RCDHU says no additional positive tests among students, staff, or close contacts have been received.
Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Cushman says it has been two weeks since an individual with COVID-19 was in the school, and he is now confident that school can safely resume on Monday.
Dr. Cushman says this outbreak, 5 cases in the school and 4 more amongst associated family members, is a graphic example of the challenges we face.
He adds this intervention was necessary to ensure everyone’s safety. COVID-19 can spread rapidly and we must all work together to do everything we can to combat the virus if we are going to keep our schools open, our economy moving and our community safe.
As Renfrew County and District navigates the second wave of COVID-19, the RCDHU is reminding residents of the importance in self-monitoring and self-isolating for COVID-19 symptoms.
It is also imperative that everyone do their part to stay home if they are sick, avoid contact with people who are ill, limit their social activities, practice physical distancing (2 metres), wear a mask/face covering when physical distancing cannot be maintained, wash their hands, use the COVID Alert App, and keep their bubble small.
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