An Entire Class Is Self-Isolating After An Ontario Student Tested Positive For COVID-19

The student went to school for two days.
COVID-19 Case In Markham Forced An Entire Class Of Students To Self-Isolate
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Back to school didn't last long for some students. An entire class is now self-isolating after a COVID-19 case in Markham was reported at a public school. 

The student who tested positive reportedly attended Little Rouge Public School for two full days.

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COVID-19 positive student-attended class

The student is believed to have contracted the disease from a spread in their community.

Now, the entire class is currently self-isolating in an attempt to stop the spread. 

"If you are a close contact, Public Health will contact you," York Public Health wrote in a notice sent to parents.

The GTA isn't the only region in Ontario where schools are battling COVID-19 cases.

Ottawa confirmed cases in six schools on Tuesday.

Via CP24

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