Virus hits Lanark Grammar School

Lanark Grammar School was put into emergency lockdown on Friday after a pupil tested positive for coronavirus.
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Lanark Grammar: hit by virus

The school is currently working closely with NHS Lanarkshire’s public health team who are in the process of contacting staff and parents to inform them of the decision and of our intention to reopen the school on Monday, 16 March 2020.

The individual with coronavirus is self-isolating at home and is giving no cause for concern.

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Dr John Logan, NHS Lanarkshire consultant in public health medicine, said: “We would like to reassure all staff and parents that the risk of contracting coronavirus from this individual is very low.

“Our public health team is in the process of identifying and contacting the limited number of people who were in very close contact with the confirmed case and issuing public health advice. We want to reassure these teachers and parents – and indeed everyone at this time – that they should follow the most up-to-date healthcare advice, which can be found on the NHS Inform website.

“We would like to thank everyone at the school for their cooperation and support. We are working towards re-opening the school on Monday.”

Tony McDaid, Executive Director for Education at South Lanarkshire Council, said: “The health and safety of our staff and young people are of paramount importance to us. As soon as we were notified of this matter we immediately met with NHS Lanarkshire’s public health officials.”

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