Fife school closes following Coronavirus outbreak
Dozens of children also asked to self-isolate
Last updated 6th Oct 2020
A Fife school's been forced to close early for the October holidays because of "staffing issues" linked to a Coronavirus outbreak.
Seven people connected to Carnegie Primary in Dunfermline have now tested positive for Covid-19 - with a number of teachers understood to be self-isolating as a precaution.
A number of year groups had already been asked to stay at home to reduce the spread of the virus.
A joint statement from NHS Fife and Fife Council reads: "Following further investigation and risk assessment, a decision has been taken to close the school building from today (Tuesday), due to staffing issues.
"The school will remain closed until the start of the new term on Monday, October the 26th.
"P1C and P3B are now being asked to isolate as a precautionary measure, as well as P1A, P1/2, P2/3, P5/6 and P6B who are already isolating. All other pupils do not need to isolate."
The nursery is unaffected and will remain open as normal.
Remote learning is now being put in place for the rest of the week, with the school officially due to break up for the October holidays on Friday.
Anyone who develops symptoms is being urged to self-isolate and book a test.
The statement from health chiefs continues: "Anyone who develops any of the established symptoms of the virus, such as a fever; or a loss or change in taste or smell; or a new and continuous cough, should arrange testing using the UK Government Citizens’ Portal at: https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test or by calling 0800 028 2816.
"There are a number of useful resources available for parents in Fife, with information on how best to reduce the chances of your family contracting the virus and what you should do if someone in the household develops symptoms. These can be accessed through our dedicated Coronavirus website, at: https://coronavirus.nhsfife.org/parent-info.
"Furthermore, Fife Council has made a comprehensive list of questions and answers available for parents and carers at: www.fife.gov.uk/schoolcovidfaqs"
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