The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has confirmed a second student at Madawaska Valley District High School in Barry’s Bay has tested positive for COVID-19.
All students and staff who have been deemed to be a close contact of the positive case, have been given direction to go home immediately to self-isolate and arrange for testing.
The school remains open to in-person learning for all other students and staff.
The health unit says this does not warrant outbreak status as exposure was deemed to be outside of the school setting.
The RCDHU is working with the school board to ensure necessary measures continue to be in place to protect all staff, students and the public.