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COVID-19 case detected at Correlieu Secondary School in Quesnel

Correlieu Secondary School made the announcement on their Facebook page. (file photo).

This case marks the seventh time COVID-19 has been detected in the Quesnel School District

by Cassidy Dankochik
2 mins ago

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