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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Lakewood Public School

Today, April 14, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Lakewood Public School in Port Dover.

As outlined in the Ministry of Education’s Operational Guidance, an outbreak is defined as two or more lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in students and/or staff in a school with an epidemiological link, within a 14-day period, where at least one case could have reasonably acquired their infection in the school.

News of the second COVID-19 case at Lakewood came on April 14. The first case was identified on April 5.

Understandably, for privacy reasons, the identity of these COVID-19 cases will not be disclosed. These individuals have been directed by the health unit to self-isolate, along with any family members who reside in the same household.

Upon receiving this news, Grand Erie immediately shared the contact information of the students and staff initially identified by the health unit as close contacts to these COVID-19 cases. Within the next 24-48 hours, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit will be in contact with these individuals as they work through their contact tracing. The health unit will provide further direction and next steps to these individuals, including confirmation of their isolation period. If additional students or staff are impacted, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit will advise as soon as possible.

A close contact includes any students or staff in the impacted cohort(s), but may also include others. Grand Erie provided the health unit with class lists, transportation records and child care information.

At the direction of the province, all Grand Erie schools and schools across the province are pivoting to virtual learning starting on April 19 after the Spring Break until further notice. Grand Erie custodians will continue to complete their disinfection of schools.

Blood, Sweat & Cheers!

Port Dover Health & Fitness Centre & Port Dover Chiropractic Centre hosted the third annual community fundraiser "Blood Sweat & Cheers Port Dover" on Saturday, June 17, 2017! This 5 km obstacle fun run resulted in all proceeds donated to Lakewood Elementary and St. Cecilia's for outdoor recreational equipment and refurbishments to the Todd Eaton Memorial track. Lakewood Elementary School staff, parents and students are truly grateful for this support. Thank YOU!


Running Club - Wednesdays 3:15 to 4:15pm

Our focus will be track training for sprints and long distance.

Students should have proper footwear - running shoes not board shoes. A light jacket or sweater is often needed and track pants, capris or soccer style shorts.

The Running Club maintains a supportive, non-competitive atmosphere which allows all levels of runners to develop their running.

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