Entire Pollokshields primary school class to self isolate after coronavirus case

A class of schoolchildren and their teacher at St Albert’s Primary School in Pollokshields will have to self-isolate after a positive Covid-19 case emerged.

The case was confirmed, but the local authority says there is “no evidence of transmission within the school itself”.

Parents were sent a letter yesterday morning (Wednesday) informing them of the contact tracing process taking place.  

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The letter from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde says the health board is working closely with the school and council to carry out a risk assessment and establish a list of close contacts within the school.

A Glasgow City Council spokesman said: “The school is working closely with our public health colleagues who’ve confirmed that robust control measures are in place at the school, and there is currently no evidence of transmission within the school itself.

“The test and protect team has contacted any families whose child needs to self-isolate as a precaution for 14 days and the school has already arranged for these pupils to be taught online during this period.“A public health letter of reassurance has been sent to all families with information and advice.”

Children across Scotland started returning to classrooms on Tuesday, August 11 following the coronavirus shutdown.

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