St. Matthew Catholic School in Sarnia. November 2020. (Photo from Google Maps)St. Matthew Catholic School in Sarnia. November 2020. (Photo from Google Maps)
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UPDATE: COVID linked to elementary schools in Sarnia, Petrolia

By Colin Gowdy
September 13, 2021 - 5:27pm

Elementary schools in Sarnia and Petrolia each reported a case of COVID-19 Monday.

The St. Clair Catholic District School said one student from St. Matthew in Sarnia and another student from St. Philip in Petrolia each tested positive for the virus.

St. Clair Communications Supervisor Todd Lozon said one cohort from St. Matthew is required to isolate at home and continue their learning online.  He added that zero staff are required to isolate at home as a result of the positive case.

The confirmed case connected to St. Philip has closed one class.

There are currently no confirmed cases of the virus reported at Sarnia-Lambton schools at the Lambton Kent District School Board.

St. Philip's Catholic School on Queen Street in Petrolia. October 2016. (Photo from Google Maps) St. Philip's Catholic School on Queen Street in Petrolia. October 2016. (Photo from Google Maps)

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