The Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) announced today (April 16) that there has been a positive COVID-19 case found at Spirit River Regional Academy.

The person was last at school on Tuesday, April 13. The identified close contacts must isolate at home until Tuesday, April 27 (close contact on Monday, April 12) or Wednesday, April 28 (close contact on Tuesday, April 13).

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.

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