Positive case at Centre scolaire catholique Jeanne-Lajoie
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) announced jointly with the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) on Feb.28 that an individual at Centre scolaire catholique Jeanne-Lajoie pavillon élémentaire in Pembroke has a positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). All students and staff who have been deemed to be a close contact of the positive case, have been given direction to remain at home to self-isolate and arrange for testing. The school remains open to in-person learning for all other students and staff.
RCDHU is working closely with the CECCE to ensure necessary measures continue to be in place to protect all staff, students and the public. RCDHU staff is actively investigating the case and all high risk contacts will be contacted by RCDHU for further instructions.
RCDHU(2021,Feb.28) One individual at Centre scolaire catholique Jeanne-Lajoie, pavillon élémentaire tests positive for COVID-19 [media release]
photo CECCE
Additional positive cases at Miramichi Lodge
Four days after announcing a first case at Miramichi Lodge, on Feb.26 Administration at the County of Renfrew which operates Miramichi Lodge was notified that additional residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The result is from the testing of residents in response to the first positive case. As of this time, there are three positive residents; however only one is exhibiting symptoms and all are stable isolating in the Home’s isolation unit. All residents on Home Areas 2B and 3A are being isolated to their rooms for the time being as an added precaution.
Ninety-six percent of the residents received the first dose of the Moderna vaccine on February 8th and their second dose has been scheduled. While a single dose of vaccine has been shown to significantly reduce serious illness, Dr. Robert Cushman, RCDHU Medical Officer of Health has noted the phenomenon where the labs have been reporting low-level positive tests in asymptomatic residents who have received the vaccine.
There are no positive cases amongst staff. Miramichi Lodge staff were vaccinated Feb. 25th and essential care givers were scheduled to receive their vaccine Feb. 27th and Feb. 28th.
Barber,M.(2021,Feb.26) County of Renfrew Notified of Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Residents at Miramichi Lodge [media release]
