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COVID-19 infections confirmed at 2 Saskatoon schools

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Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools has reported three COVID-19 cases at two of its schools.

Two positive cases were identified at St. Frances Cree Bilingual School, and one case was identified at Ecole St. Gerard School.

The school division says they were notified of the cases from the Saskatchewan Health Authority on Nov. 13.

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St. Frances switched to online learning on Tuesday. This will continue until Nov. 18.

The SHA has completed contact tracing for Ecole St. Gerard, according to the school division. In-person classes will continue as scheduled.

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GSCS is working with public health to notify parents and caregivers. Risk of exposure for anyone not considered a close contact remains low.

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