Two new cases associated with COVID-19 outbreak at Milverton Public School

There are two new student cases linked to a COVID-19 outbreak at a school in Milverton.

Updated data released by Huron Perth Public Health shows a total of 15 students and 1 staff member have now tested positive for the virus at Milverton Public school.

Students are learning remotely this week and officials said late last week they are hoping to reopen the school on Monday.

Nine new COVID-19 cases are being reported across the region with four in Perth East, three in North Perth, one in Stratford, and the other in Huron County.