Positive COVID-19 Cases within School Community

Public Health and Rehoboth Christian School Work Together Following Positive COVID-19 Cases within School Community

Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) has been informed that the Rehoboth Christian School in Norwich, Ontario has voluntarily closed due to the presence of positive cases of COVID-19 within the school and the associated community. This closure was done out of an abundance of caution and concern for the health and safety of everyone in the surrounding region.

The public health unit’s Medical Officer of Health continues to emphasize physical distancing, wearing of a face-covering, frequent handwashing and staying home when unwell. Due to the number of cases across the province and the identified COVID-19 hotspots, non-essential travel among regions is discouraged.

The health unit reminds the community that all confirmed positive cases are posted to the health unit’s website and that data is updated daily at noon.

About Southwestern Public Health

Southwestern Public Health works with its partners to ensure the health of the whole community. Our programs respond to public health emergencies; promote healthy lifestyles; help prevent injuries, illness and disease in the community; and promote positive change and social conditions that improve health. Southwestern Public Health delivers mandated programs under the Ontario Public Health Standards and is regulated by the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act. The health unit maintains primary locations in Woodstock and St. Thomas. For more information, visit www.swpublichealth.ca.

Contacts

Megan Cornwell                                               

Communications Manager | Southwestern Public Health                                     

519-631-9900 x 1259 | 1-800-922-0096

mcornwell@swpublichealth.ca