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Summary

COVID-19 Cases Have Already Been Confirmed At 5 Different Ottawa Schools

Elementary schools and a high school have been affected. 🤒
Managing Editor, Canada

Just days after some students returned to class, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has confirmed multiple cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa schools.

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Five different schools in the city have been listed by the health agency, per CTV News, including Laurier-Carrière Catholic elementary school and Sainte Anne Catholic elementary school. 

Saint François d'Assise Catholic elementary school, Roger-Saint-Denis Catholic elementary school and Collège Catholique Franco-Ouest high school have also reported cases of the illness.

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Ottawa schools with COVID-19 cases

At this time, the source of each case has not been confirmed by OPH.

All of the affected institutions are part of the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) school board.

Elementary school students in the board’s schools went back to class on September 3, while most high schoolers returned on Tuesday, September 8.

No official outbreaks have been confirmed at this time.

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      Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.