A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at North Memorial School here in Portage.

Manitoba public health officials confirm the individual attended the school on September 28, 29, 30 and October 1, 2 and 5. The individual is part of the grade 3 cohort and may have been infectious.

In a letter sent out to parents by Southern Health-Santé Sud, public health officials confirm they are working closely with North Memorial, and the school is following their recommendations. Public health is working to identify individuals who may have been close contacts of this case. Anyone identified as a close contact will be contacted by public health with instructions for self-isolation. Testing may also be recommended.

The infection is not believed to have been acquired at the school.

The letter sent out to parents.