Cumbernauld secondary has confirmed Covid case

Precautions have been taken in regard to a confirmed case of Covid 19 at Our Lady’s High School in Cumbernauld

Ashley Goodfellow, NHS Lanarkshire consultant in public health confirmed “NHS Lanarkshire’s test and protect team has carried out contact tracing after a member of staff at Our Lady’s High School tested positive for Covid-19.

They are currently self-isolating at home.

“NHS Lanarkshire is working closely with North Lanarkshire Council with regards to the case and has now contacted all close contacts. Public health advice has been given to these individuals and they are being told to self-isolate.”

“The risk to the wider school community is currently low and the school will remain open as normal.”

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