The Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) announced today (Jan. 25) that there has been a positive COVID-19 case found in an individual from Beaverlodge Regional High School (BRHS).   

The person was last at school on Tuesday, Jan. 19. All BRHS families and staff received the information yesterday. Close contacts will need to isolate until the end of Feb. 4.  

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.