9 more school-related COVID-19 cases in Hamilton

Seven more students and two more educators have tested positive for COVID-19 in Hamilton schools.

Eastdale Elementary,Lake Avenue Elementary andShannen Koostachin Elementary each have a student who tested positive for the virus on Sunday.The infected staff members arefrom Franklin Road Elementary School andPavillon de la Jeunesse elementary school.

It's unclear when these students and the staff member were last in their respective schools.

"School administrators have notified all impacted families and staff members who are identified as a close contact. The students and staff members associated with the confirmed case will self-isolate for 14 days," read the letter to families.

"Public healthwill connect with close contacts as part of their contact tracing process."

In the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB), two students atImmaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School tested positive for the virus.

They were last in school on Friday and public health will notify anyone who needs to self-isolate.

"The school will continue to follow guidance from public health officials around infection prevention and control. 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.

Mohawk College students at McMaster test positive

Two Mohawk College students who takeclasses at the Institute of Applied Health Sciences facility on McMaster's campus have confirmed cases of COVID-19.

The students were on campus on Nov.2 for classes, and public health officials do not believe the cases are connected, both schools say.

McMaster says all mask-wearing, hand-hygiene and physical-distancing procedures were followed while they were on campus. Thebuilding has received a deep cleaning.

Mohawk states the students aren't experiencing symptoms.

"There are no college-related close contacts with these individuals, and therefore no risk to the college community," reads a notice from Mohawk to its students.

"Some people who were deemed to have had casual contact with the affected student have been contacted and asked to self-monitor their health for the next 14 days."