Full primary class and their teacher self-isolating after Covid-19 case at Glasgow school
A letter to parents of children at St Albert's in Pollockshields insists all other pupils can continue to attend as normal
An entire class and their teacher at a Glasgow primary school have been told to self-isolate after a positive coronavirus test.
The case was confirmed at St Albert's Primary School in Pollokshields, but the local authority says there is “no evidence of transmission within the school itself”.
Parents were sent a letter on Wednesday morning informing them of the contact tracing process taking place.
A spokeswoman for Glasgow City Council told Radio Clyde News: “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 who’s child needs to self-isolate as a precaution for 14 days and the school has already arranged for these pupils to be taught on line during this period.
“A public health letter of reassurance has been sent to all families with information and advice.”
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”.
It comes after Renfrewshire Council confirmed a case of Covid-19 at Todholm Primary School in Paisley on Monday, with two others in Perth and Kinross - at Newhill Primary School in Blairgowrie and Oakbank Primary School in Perth.
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