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Edith Cavell School in Moncton will be closed Wednesday following a positive case of COVID-19 at the school.
“We are working with Public Health officials to identify any students and school personnel who may have been in contact with the case,” said the statement, signed by principal Donna Arsenault.
Edith Cavell has become the second school in southeastern New Brunswick to report a COVID-19 case in recent days.
A case of the virus was confirmed at Bessborough School in Moncton last Wednesday
Most students returned to school Monday, with the exception of a few classes which will continue to learn remotely for the next two weeks.
New Brunswick COVID-19 Update
The five cases in Zone 1 (Moncton region) are as follows:
an individual 19 and under;
three people 20-29; and
an individual 20-29; and;
an individual 19 and under;
five people 30-39; and
two people 20-29;
two people 30-39;
All cases are self-isolating and under investigation.
The number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is 717 and 577 have recovered. There have been nine deaths, and the number of active cases is 130. One patient is hospitalized and is in an intensive care unit. As of today, 157,265 tests have been conducted.
“The current situation is the worst we have seen so far during this pandemic,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. “We have managed to overcome all previous COVID-19 events through the co-operative efforts of staff, partner organizations and the general public. This experience guides us now. We must all do our part to meet the challenge facing us.”