Two primary pupils test positive for coronavirus in Perth and Blairgowrie
The two students have mild symptoms and are self isolating at home.
Last updated 18th Aug 2020
A pupil from Newhill Primary School in Blairgowrie and another from Oakbank Primary School in Perth have tested positive for COVID-19.
NHS Tayside's Health Protection team have identified 41 close contacts of the children.
The children both have mild symptoms and are self isolating at home.
The close contacts, including some staff and pupils, are also self-isolating for 14 days, backdated from Friday 14th of August.
The schools will remain open as public health specialists believe there to be no risk to staff or pupils.
There's also no evidence linking the cases to a reported cluster at two factories in Coupar Angus
Dr Emily Stevenson from NHS Tayside's Health Protection team said: "These two positive cases in Perth & Kinross schools are experiencing mild symptoms. Their confidentiality must be respected and no further details can be released about individual cases.
"NHS Tayside and Perth & Kinross Council worked very quickly together and we are confident that we have identified everyone who is required to self isolate.
"Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, such a cough, fever or loss of or change in senses of taste or smell, even if they are mild, should stay off school or work and seek COVID-19 testing. Information on how to access testing is available from NHS Inform."
Jacquie Pepper, Depute Director, Education and Children's Services at Perth & Kinross Council, said: "We hope both children who have tested positive for COVID-19 make a full and speedy recovery.
"We have worked closely with NHS Tayside's Health Protection Team and wish to reassure parents that all settings which these pupils have attended during their infectious period have been identified. Close contacts have been asked to self-isolate as a precaution.
"This will be a worrying time for parents, however, there is no evidence of wider transmission and children should attend school as normal".
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