Health officials have identified an outbreak of COVID-19 at a 琉璃神社 Francophone school, the first in the school system provincewide.

At her regular press conference Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 21), provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry acknowledged the outbreak at 脡cole de L鈥橝nse-au-sable. Three cases have been identified in the outbreak so far.

鈥淧ublic health teams have directed a further approximately 160 members of the school community to self-isolate for 14 days and monitor for symptoms. Interior Health will provide ongoing updates as the investigation continues,鈥� Henry said in a statement.

Interior Health said the exposure occurred after members of the school community mixed with select cohorts and one another, while others mixed during a break.

The health authority continues to investigate and our medical health officers are providing support to the school administrators, staff, students and families.

Yesterday, Interior Health (IH) announced a single case had been present in the school between Oct. 13 and 15.

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