HWDSB has its first confirmed COVID-19 case since reopening 

Hamilton Public Health confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in the school system since it reopened.

A staff member at the Umbrella Family and Child Centre’s of Hamilton’s before and after school program at Templemead Elementary School has tested positive.

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is working with public health officials to facilitate case and contact tracing.

Public health will also determine who needs to be self-isolated and the duration.

In the Niagara Catholic District School Board, a positive case of COVID-19 was reported at Mary Ward Catholic Elementary School.

No word if it’s a student or staff member.