A student at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19.
The local health unit confirmed the news Tuesday afternoon adding the student was at school during their infectious period.
At this time, the Grade 7 and 8 cohort as well as individuals who boarded the #52 Allouette Bus Lines route are being asked to self-isolate.
Bus route #52 also serves other students from White Woods Public School and Northern Secondary School.
The Health Unit is working with the school and Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board to ensure all high-risk contacts are contacted.
The current situation does not meet the criteria to declare an outbreak.
If you are a parent or guardian of a student and have questions, please contact the Health Unit at [email protected] or by calling the Health Unit’s School Call Centre at 1-800-563-2808 and following the prompts.