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Arreton Primary Confirms Coronavirus Case - Pupils And Staff Self-Isolating

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A case of coronavirus at Arreton Primary School means Year One students are having to self-isolate.

Four staff members are also off school, and will not return until Thursday November 26.

An Isle of Wight Council spokesperson said:

"The Year 1 class bubble and four staff members at Arreton Primary School have been identified as needing to self-isolate as a precautionary measure.

"(This follows) an individual testing positive for Covid-19 and close consultation with Public Health England and the Department for Education,

"A return date (is scheduled for) Thursday November 26.

"All of those that need to self-isolate have been informed, and the school remains safe and open for all other children and staff.

"Maintaining the education of these children is an absolute priority and they will receive high quality home learning throughout this period."

Earlier today (Friday), Isle of Wight Radio revealed that the Isle of Wight College, Broadlea Primary School and Wroxall Primary School had confirmed cases. 

As of yesterday (Thursday), there were 403 Isle of Wight pupils and 16 staff self-isolating.

Isle of Wight Radio has put together an interactive map, detailing which schools have now had cases on the Island.

What to do if your child develops symptoms of COVID 19?

If your child develops symptoms of COVID-19, they must not come to school and should remain at home for at least 10 days from the date when their symptoms appeared.

Anyone with symptoms will be eligible for testing and this can be arranged via https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test or by calling 119.

All other household members who remain well, must stay at home and not leave the house for 14 days.

This includes anyone in your ‘Support Bubble’.

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