Second confirmed case of Covid-19 at a King's Lynn school
Public Health England has confirmed the positive test result
Last updated 1st Oct 2020
Springwood High School in King's Lynn was informed by Public Health England late Tuesday afternoon (29 September), that there has been another confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school.
Andy Johnson, executive headteacher, has now confirmed that 76 students and one member of staff were contacted last night and told not to come to school this morning and to isolate following advice from Public Health England.
Mr Johnson said the confirmed case was a pupil in Springwood's sixth form. This confirmed case follows another last week that saw 65 Year 8 students and three staff members sent home to isolate.
He said:
"We believe that it is highly unlikely that these cases are linked. We are continuing to monitor the situation and will continue to work closely with Public Health England.
"We understand parents might be worried but we want to assure them the measures we have taken to date are in line with government advice and guidelines.
"Springwood remains open and all our other students should continue to attend as normal if they remain well."