A classroom at École Wascana Plains School in Regina has closed after a student tested positive for COVID-19.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority notified Regina Public Schools of the positive case on Wednesday, October 28.

“For the safety of students and staff, and in consultation with Public Health, we have closed the affected classroom until November 9 and students in that classroom will be participating in remote learning until they return to school,” stated Regina Public Schools in a media release on Thursday.

Families affected by the sudden events will be contacted directly regarding remote learning and the classroom closure. Any additional close contacts at the school will be contacted directly by Public Health.

Regina Public Schools noted that a close contact is someone who has been within two metres (six feet) of someone for a cumulative 15 minutes.

In addition, the SHA will contact any school family and staff member who may have been in close contact with the affected students. If any staff, student or school family members show any symptoms, they are directed to stay home and contact Healthline 811.