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Children And Staff Self-Isolating After Positive Coronavirus Cases At Newport School

Wednesday, 23 December 2020 12:28

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter

Children and staff in Year 6 at Summerfields Primary School are self-isolating after cases of coronavirus were confirmed.

The school, based on Atkinson Drive, has said that two people in the school community have tested positive for COVID-19.

As a result, 30 children and four staff members are self-isolating.

An Isle of Wight Council spokesperson said:

“Two members of the Summerfields Primary School community have tested positive for Covid-19.

"Families and staff have all been informed.

"After seeking public health advice a Year 5 bubble of 30 children and four adults now need to remain at home and self-isolate as a precautionary measure."

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