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Coronavirus: Cowes Enterprise College Shuts For 'Deep Clean' Following 'Positive' Test

Cowes Enterprise College has announced it will temporarily shut for a week, following a 'positive test result.' The school, which as been providing childcare for key workers during the coronavirus pandemic, says it is closing to allow for a 'deep clean'. The Ormiston Trust, which runs the school, says it will reopen on 18 May.

Please be aware that the academy will be closed for childcare until Monday 18th May. This will enable us to carry out a deep clean across the site following the information of a positive test result.

— Cowes Enterprise College (@CowesEC) May 11, 2020

Due to the school closure, any enquiries to the academy until Monday 18th May, will need to go through [email protected]

— Cowes Enterprise College (@CowesEC) May 11, 2020

Rachel Kitley, Principal of Cowes Enterprise College, said:

 “We have temporarily closed the academy until 18th May for a full deep clean of the building because of a positive test for COVID-19 of an individual who has been in the school.

“This week-long closure is longer than the minimum recommended but we want to take every precaution to ensure the safety of our students and staff, which is our top priority. We have informed Public Health England as a matter of course.

“When the academy re-opens, it will initially be, again, for vulnerable children and children whose parents are classed as key workers.”

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