The Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) announced Wednesday (Feb. 24) that there has been a positive COVID-19 case found in an individual from Harry Balfour School (HBS).

The person was last at school on Friday, Feb. 19. All HBS families and staff received the information yesterday. Close contacts will need to isolate until Saturday, March 6. At home learning is available to isolating students.

The school is still open for in-person learning, and necessary measures are being taken to prevent spread to staff and students. Disinfection of the school has taken place. Anyone who has not been contacted as a close contact will still be able to attend school in-person today.

To respect their privacy, the person’s name won’t be released.