Two Previously Reported COVID-19 Cases are Negative

Posted On Tuesday September 22, 2020

Durham District School Board COVID-19 Advisory Tracker Updated to Reflect Changes

Earlier today, the Durham District School Board (DDSB) was informed by the Durham Region Health Department (DRHD) that two previously confirmed cases of COVID-19 are negative. This is the result of an error by the lab that processed the COVID-19 test result. The DDSB understands that the lab has assured the DRHD that the results are now confirmed to be negative.

This new information impacts the reported numbers at two schools that were communicated to the school communities on Saturday, September 19. At Pierre Elliott Trudeau PS, there are now zero active cases of COVID-19 at the school. At Maple Ridge PS, there are currently two active cases as previously reported to families on Monday, September 14. The decision by the DRHD to declare an outbreak impacting half of one class is reversed and there are no further closures at the school.

We have been advised that the DRHD is now following up with the new cases and contacts. These cases and contacts are no longer required to self-isolate and if the case and/or contacts are asymptomatic they will be able to return to school tomorrow.

Upon becoming aware, both schools immediately sent a letter to staff and families to notify them of the negative test result.

The DDSB notifies school communities in the event of a confirmed case of COVID-19 at a school and any further directions of the DRHD. In addition, the DDSB has a COVID-19 tracker located on the front page of the website and on school websites. The tracker can be found at: https://www.ddsb.ca/en/our-schools/covid-advisory.aspx

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