Update on positive COVID tests at two schools

The Ministry of Education  Technological and Vocational Training has confirmed that a student from the Princess Margaret Secondary School and one from the Ann Hill School have tested positive for COVID-19.

In a statement issued tonight, the Ministry said contact tracing has started at the Princess Margaret Secondary School and “all persons have tested negative.”

It added that the school was cleaned and sanitized this weekend.

“Online teaching will be held on Monday [June] 28th and school should resume to regular schedule on Tuesday 29th June,” the statement said.

Meanwhile, the Ann Hill School will be closed this week and classes will be conducted online.

‘The ministry explained that this is “to facilitate contact tracing and to allow persons to quarantine.”

In addition, the Ministry has informed that the Irving Wilson School will be closed tomorrow to facilitate a general cleaning.

“Classes will be conducted online on Monday and should resume on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

Officials from the Ministry of Health and Wellness will hold a virtual meeting with the parents and teachers of the Ann Hill School and the Irving Wilson School tomorrow. The principals will inform parents of the link, the statement said.