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School Transportation COVID Outbreak Declared

Another COVID outbreak has been declared in Chatham-Kent.

Public Health officials have identified two linked cases connected to CLASS school transportation, however no specifics have been given.

There are still two school-based outbreaks on the books as well with five cases linked to Chatham Christian Elementary and three at Tilbury Area Public School.

A community setting outbreak first declared on Monday has now risen to a total of 11 cases. Health officials have now identified the setting as a place of worship, but have provided no further details.

Overall, there are 46 active cases of COVID-19 in Chatham-Kent with one new infection reported today and seven cases resolved.

Three COVID patients are being treated at the Health Alliance, one of whom is in the ICU.