An active case of COVID-19 in the St. Joseph-Scollard Hall school community has resulted in five cohorts being dismissed.
The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board’s website shows the case was confirmed on Friday.
The school remains open.
In a letter to parents posted on the board’s website, they say they were informed of the case on Sunday and are working with the Health Unit to conduct contact tracing.
Students and staff who are considered a “high-risk” contact will receive further direction from Public Health Officials.
Across the region, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is reporting seven new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend.
Three are in Nipissing and four are in Parry Sound District.
There are 18 active cases of the virus across the region.
