A positive COVID-19 test confirmed in a student at Saunders Secondary School has now been screened positive for one of the Variants of Concern.
The student previously tested positive for COVID-19. On Saturday, health officials learned that additional screening found that the test was positive for a Variant of Concern. At this time, it is not clear which exact variant was identified.
The school community is currently being notified about the positive screen. The Middlesex-London Health Unit will follow up with close contacts to ensure they have sought testing and have maintained their quarantine. Those who are at risk have already been identified by the health unit.
No additional classes will be cancelled and the school will remain open.
All COVID-19 positive tests are now screened to identify the presence of one of the variants, which health officials have said are vastly more contagious. It may take several weeks for the health unit to confirm the specific strain.
"All positive tests in Ontario are screened to determine whether one of the variants is present," said Associate Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Alex Summers. "Our advice to close contacts of this particular case, and their families remains the same; get tested, monitor yourself for symptoms of COVID-19 and limit the time you spend out in the community."
For more information on COVID-19 in London schools visit the Thames Valley District School Board website.
