Mobile testing rolled out at Loftus school after positive cases
A MOBILE Covid testing unit will be deployed at an East Cleveland school following a number of positive cases.
A MOBILE Covid testing unit will be deployed at an East Cleveland school following a number of positive cases.
The testing unit will be on site at Hummersea Primary School in Loftus from tomorrow to offer a PCR test to all pupils in Years 1-6 and their family members, and also to staff at the school.
Testing will be voluntary and the school has contacted the parents of pupils to explain the reasons for the testing and to encourage them to take part.
Anyone testing positive will be required to self-isolate for 10 days.
The Council worked with the Department of Health and Social Care to arrange the mobile testing unit.
Hummersea headteacher Peter Tyreman said: “The health and safety of our pupils and staff is our number one priority and we have acted quickly to try to restrict any further spread of the virus in the school. I appreciate this may be an inconvenience for parents but I would like to thank them in advance for helping us maintain their children’s education and stop any potential harm from the virus being passed on to anyone who is vulnerable.”
Mark Adams, Director of Public Health for South Tees, said: “This is a precautionary measure for a short period of time and the extra testing will help restrict any further spread of cases in the school. I would appeal to parents to allow their children to be tested, to be tested themselves and to encourage other household members to get tested,” he said.
“I would also appeal to anyone who is still to be vaccinated to do so as soon as possible. Vaccination is the best defence against Covid and is the best way to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.”