Coronavirus case confirmed at Surrey high school

A new coronavirus case has been confirmed at Princess Margaret Secondary School in Surrey.

District superintendent Jordan Tinney tweeted the news Wednesday evening, adding that letters to families will be sent out shortly.

The coronavirus-positive individual was last at school on September 11.

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Public health staff have already begun the contact tracing process. Those who were in contact with the individual will receive either a letter or a phone call, Tinney said.

Those who are not contacted by public health staff can still come to school, he added.

“As always a big thanks to FraserHealth for our collaboration,” Tinney tweeted.

Thanks to the Princess Margaret community for working with us on another COVID contact. Letters going out to community tonight. #sd36learn #surreybc As always a big thanks to @FraserHealth for our collaboration. @CityofSurrey @Surrey_Schools pic.twitter.com/ZcDV3KfoHr

— Jordan Tinney (@jordantinney) September 17, 2020