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Two more Kelowna schools confirm COVID-19 exposures

In the past three days, 13 local schools have reported COVID-19 exposures, some repeatedly
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Cases of COVID-19 have been announced at two more Kelowna schools. (File photo)

Exposures of COVID-19 have been confirmed at two Kelowna schools.

An unconfirmed number of cases have been announced by School District 23 (SD23), at Rutland Senior Secondary School.

For the second day in a row, SD23 confirmed exposures of COVID-19 at Canyon Falls Middle School. The exact number of cases at this school is also unknown.

Late Wednesday (Dec. 16), cases were announced at two Kelowna schools.

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On Tuesday (Dec. 15), nine Central Okanagan schools confirmed exposures.

READ MORE: Several Central Okanagan schools confirm COVID-19 exposures

According to SD23, all individuals are self-isolating at home with support from local health teams. Interior Health will follow up with anyone potentially exposed.

Individuals are again reminded to stay home from school if they show any symptoms.

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About the Author: Phil McLachlan

Phil McLachlan is the editor at the Penticton Western News. He served as the reporter, and eventually editor of The Free Press newspaper in Fernie.
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