DAILY UPDATE: One new case of COVID-19 at public schools in Burlington, Oakville, Milton on Oct. 7

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Published October 7, 2021 at 9:45 am

Only one new case of COVID-19 occurred yesterday in Burlington, Oakville and Milton public schools.

The Halton District School Board reported 15 active cases this morning, Oct. 7, up from 14 yesterday. Eight schools have an active case among staff and students.0

One new school, WH Morden, reported a new case.

The board continues to report zero closed classrooms.

A classroom is considered closed when the teacher and students have to spend at least 10 days quarantining at home and learning online.

“We do have some schools that have outbreaks in classrooms, but we don’t have any classes that are considered completely ‘closed’,” said a board spokesperson.

Here’s a list of schools currently reporting at least one COVID-19 case:

Elementary

  • Abbey Lane: 2 students
  • Falgarwood: 2 students
  • Irma Coulson: 4 students
  • James W. Hill: 1 student
  • Pilgrim Wood: 1 student
  • WH Morden: 1 student
  • West Oak: 1 student

Secondary

  • MM Robinson: 1 student, 2 staff
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