2 more students test positive for COVID-19 in Hamilton

A student from Hamilton's Catholicschool board and a student from Hamilton's publicschool board have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

The student at Annunciation of Our Lord Catholic Elementary School on Limeridge Road was last in school on Friday and tested positive on Monday.

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) closed a classroom because of the infection.

"As part of its COVID-19 action plan, the HWCDSB will undertake a deep cleaning and disinfection of all areas at the school occupied by the symptomatic individual and will ensure all preventive measures are in place," reads a letter to families.

Meanwhile, a student at Orchard Park Secondary School onDewitt Road tested positive on Monday.

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board saysthere are no student or staff close contacts related to this case.

"The student was not in the building when there would be a risk of exposure. As such, [public health]considers the risk to other students and staff low."

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