Coronavirus: Ballyclare Secondary School to remain closed after pupil tests positive

Ballyclare Secondary School will not reopen until tomorrow (Tuesday) after a pupil tested positive for Covid-19.
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In a statement issued last night (Sunday), Principal Mrs Bell said: “It has come to our attention this evening that a pupil who was in Ballyclare Secondary School on Thursday, August 20, has since tested positive for Covid-19.

“Our school is cleaned every day and was cleaned on Friday afternoon. However, to comply with guidance, our school will not be open tomorrow to allow for the 72 hour incubation period from the last clean.

“Year 12 and 14 pupils will then start their term on Tuesday, August 25.

Ballyclare Secondary School. Pic by Google.Ballyclare Secondary School. Pic by Google.
Ballyclare Secondary School. Pic by Google.

“To protect the pupil’s confidentiality we cannot share the name. Track and Trace have been informed and school are taking all appropriate mitigation measures.

“The school building will be a safe place to return to on Tuesday, August 25.”

Students are reminded that they will need to bring a packed lunch for this incoming week as there is a stay on-site policy in place and the school canteen will not be open until Tuesday, September 1.

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