The Renfrew County and District Health Unit has confirmed a student at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Arnprior has a confirmed case of COVID-19 that is suspected to be a variant of concern.
The health unit says variants of concern spread more easily and quickly.
All close contacts of the positive case have been given direction to go home, self-isolate and get tested for COVID-19.
The school remains open to in person learning for all other students and staff