COVID-19 case reported at Russell Reid Public School in Brantford

The Brant County Health Unit has confirmed a positive case of COVID-19 at Russell Reid Public School in Brantford.

The person has been directed to self-isolate for 14 days. Family members living in the same household have been advised to do the same.

According to the school’s principal, the health unit has contacted any close contacts who will also need to self-isolate.

“A close contact includes any students or staff in this individual’s class, but may also include others,” said principal Mark Fraser in a statement.

“Students and staff were identified through contact tracing as we provided the health unit
with our class lists and seating charts as well as information related to before-and-after school care, transportation and any other special assignments.”

COVID-19 News: this message (https://t.co/a5lJCc325S) was shared with Russell Reid students, staff & families this morning.

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Anyone impacted is in contact with the @BrantHealthUnit @Mr_M_Fraser pic.twitter.com/bPOtuMjQU3

— Grand Erie District School Board (@GEDSB) September 18, 2020