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COVID-19 cases confirmed at two Thames Valley schools

On Saturday, The Thames Valley District School Board confirmed positive cases at both Eckoe Central Public School in Glencoe and Woodland Heights Public School in London.

There is currently one active case at Eckoe Central, while Woodland Heights has two active cases.

All staff, parents, and guardians of the school communities were immediately notified. The schools will remain open.

Health units investigate cases to identify close contacts and follow up directly to provide specific testing advice.

Only those who are considered to be at risk have been notified to stay home from school and quarantine for 14 days. If you do not receive a letter from the school board, your child is not considered to be at risk.

Further information on current cases of COVID-19 in Thames Valley schools can be found here.

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