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COVID-19: Etobicoke high school to resume in-person classes

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An Etobicoke high school is set to resume in-person classes Tuesday after it temporarily moved to remote learning due to a COVID-19 investigation.

Silverthorn Collegiate Institute, located in the area of Mill and Burnhamthorpe roads, has been given the all-clear by Toronto Public Health (TPH), officials said Monday.

According to the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) website, there are seven COVID-19 cases among students at the school.

Four cases are currently listed as being resolved, but TDSB spokesperson Ryan Bird said the site will likely be updated again Tuesday.

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Toronto Public Health said rapid antigen testing is being made available to the high school as students and staff return to in-person learning. The local public health unit said the rapid testing is an additional layer of protection.

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It was first announced last Monday that the school would be closing due to COVID-19 cases.

Meanwhile, Greenholme Junior Middle School, located near Kipling Avenue and Albion Road, remains closed amid a COVID-19 investigation.

Bird said TDSB officials are still awaiting word from TPH on when that school can reopen.

TDSB figures show 11 COVID-19 cases among students at Greenholme Junior Middle School and one among staff.

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