The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and the Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium have confirmed that a staff member from a local bus company has tested positive COVID-19.
This was an isolated incident and three schools have been contacted – Madawaska Valley District High School, Palmer Rapids Public School, and George Vanier Catholic School.
All students and staff who have been deemed to be a close contact of the positive case, have been given direction to immediately self-isolate and arrange for testing.
The schools remain open to in-person learning for all other students and staff.
RCDHU is working closely with the bussing company and local school boards to ensure necessary measures continue to be in place to protect all staff, students and the public. RCDHU staff is actively investigating the case and all high risk contacts will be contacted by RCDHU for further instructions.
