Coronavirus: 17 Hampshire schools record COVID-19 cases in space of three days
It has not been revealed whether these were individual cases or clusters.
Last updated 19th Oct 2020
Coronavirus cases have been recorded in 17 Hampshire schools in just three days, it has been revealed.
Seventeen schools in the Hampshire County Council area have reported coronavirus cases between October 12 and 14.
The council said the data are monitored daily.
But it did not confirm whether it is considering plans to close schools following the surge and what is the threshold that would trigger such a decision.
It comes as since the start of this academic year coronavirus cases were recorded in 46 of the 465 schools in the county council area.
Of the 17 schools which reported cases in the first three days of this week, seven were in Eastleigh, two in Gosport, two in the New Forest, one in Test Valley, one in Basingstoke, one in the Rushmoor area, one in Havant, one in East Hampshire and one in Hart.
It has not been revealed whether these were individual cases or clusters.
Hampshire County Council said they are continuing to support schools.
In a statement a spokesperson for the county council added: âWhere positive cases arise in schools, we consult with headteachers to support their decision-making and communication to parents, with a focus on containing outbreaks through self-isolation of close contacts.
"A number of factors can affect the spread of infection, including geographical area, demographic profiles of residents within a particular district, and population behaviour.
"By continuing to follow national guidelines and observing the Rule of Six and âHands, Face, Spaceâ, we can all work together to help prevent the further spread of the virus and keep everyone safe."