Multiple Students At Wilfrid Laurier University Have Tested Positive For COVID-19

Another Ontario university has reported new COVID-19 cases. Wilfrid Laurier University announced that four students have tested positive. 

In a Sunday news release, the university wrote that all students are in quarantine and none live on campus. 

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Confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Wilfrid Laurier

Two cases are being managed by the Region of Waterloo Public Health, and the other two by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.

Anyone who may be a high-risk close contact will be notified.

Deborah MacLatchy, president and vice-chancellor of the university, has said that although precautions have been taken by the school, everyone must do their part to stop the spread of the pandemic.

“We’re counting on our students to do their part to prevent the spread of COVID 19 by avoiding gatherings and following public health guidelines,” said her statement.