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A COVID-19 variant has been detected at several Surrey schools.
École Woodward Hill Elementary School, Tamanawis Secondary School, and A.H.P. Matthew Elementary School had all previously been flagged for virus exposure.
On February 20, the school communities were notified that each school’s case had now tested positive for the UK (B.1.1.7) variant of the virus.
Surrey schools Superintendent Jordan Tinney tweeted photos of the letters on Saturday night, thanking Fraser Health for working with the school district.
Tinney also shared his appreciation for the staff, students, and communities at the affected schools.
Tonight we issue notices to 3 schools on exposures to COVID-19 Variant. Thank you to @Fraserhealth for working with us this weekend. To the staff, students, community of AHP Matthew, Tamanawis and Ecole Woodward Hill, thank you for all you do. #sd36learn@CityofSurrey#surreybcpic.twitter.com/X0bp8nH45r