March 30, 2021

Lambton Public Health notified the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) that on March 29, 2021 Dr. Sudit Ranade, Medical Officer of Health for Lambton County, declared the COVID-19 outbreak at King George VI Public School - Sarnia over.

The Lambton Kent District School Board appreciates the ongoing partnership and support of Lambton Public Health.

Students, staff and families are encouraged to remain vigilant and follow the health and safety protocols in place to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19, including completing the daily school screening assessment tool. Together, we will continue to support a safe operation of schools.​​

Lambton Public Health notified the Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) on March 17, 2021 of two confirmed COVID-19 cases involving King George VI Public School – Sarnia. Additionally, Lambton Public Health notified the LKDSB that Dr. Sudit Ranade, Medical Officer of Health for Lambton County, declared an outbreak at King George VI Public School - Sarnia. Lambton Public Health is working closely with the school community and is contacting any individuals (students and staff) who may have been in potential contact with the virus.

The health and safety of students and staff are the top priorities for the LKDSB. The LKDSB takes all probable and confirmed cases of COVID-19 seriously and follows the directions of Public Health regarding communication of confirmed cases. LKDSB also ensures all necessary health and safety protocols, such as closure of classrooms and deep cleaning, are implemented.

Families are encouraged to remain vigilant and follow the health and safety protocols in place to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19, including completing the daily school screening assessment tool. Together, we will continue to support a safe operation of schools.

Please see the letter and fact sheet below from Dr. Sudit Ranade, Medical Officer of Health for Lambton County:

Letter to King George VI Public School - Sarnia parents/guardians March17_COVID-19_Parent_Guardian_Letter.pdf

Lambton Public Health Fact Sheet (hyperlink to fact sheet) Fact Sheet COVID-19 CK LPH.pdf