Port Coquitlam school closed to in-class learning due to COVID-19 variant exposure

An independent school in Port Coquitlam has shut down following an exposure to a COVID-19 variant of concern.

A letter sent to families at Archbishop Carney Secondary on Wednesday said the school has suspended in-class learning. There will be no classes on Thursday and online classes will take place from March 5 to 12.

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A variant exposure notice was sent out to parents earlier this week.

According to the letter, Fraser Health said a significant number of students and staff have been asked to self-isolate.

The school decided it did not have enough staff to hold classes.

Fraser Health has issued exposure notices regarding COVID-19 variants of concern to multiple other schools in the region.