There are now two schools in the Rainy River district impacted by COVID-19.
The Northwestern Health Unit declared an outbreak at Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program in Emo where the Rainy River District School Board confirms two students being affected.
There is also a case connected to Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton.
The Northwest Catholic District School Board also reports a student there having the virus.
The Health Unit is pointing to an increase in cases in the Emo area among unvaccinated residents.
