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Vaughan, Markham schools have new cases of COVID-19

118 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in YRDSB, 50 cases in YCDSB as of Dec. 9

Yorkregion.com
Dec. 10, 2020
Scarlett Liu

Two elementary schools in York Catholic District School Board reported new cases of COVID-19 Dec. 8.

St. David Catholic Elementary School in Vaughan has one confirmed case and one classroom has been closed to prevent further transmission, while St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Markham also has one confirmed case and one closed classroom.

York Region Public Health says it will communicate directly with those who had contact with the cases. York Catholic District School Board will make sure that all appropriate measures are being taken.

For up to date information on active cases in York Region, please see the map of COVID-19 cases, closed classes and outbreaks in York Region schools and child-care centres.

Public Health reminds students and families not to enter school if they are feeling sick or have had close contact with a confirmed case or with someone who is showing symptoms of COVID-19.