School case of COVID-19 - information message 5

There has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school.

Following a risk assessment by NHS Lothian’s Health Protection team it has been confirmed that the case has not been at school whilst they have been infectious.

Anyone who has been in direct contact with the confirmed case have been contacted and will be staying at home for 14 days.

The school remains open and if your child has not been contacted then they should continue to attend school if they remain well.

Enhanced cleaning and infection control measures are in place in line with national guidance. The school is safe and remains open.

If you have any concerns in the meantime, or if you need to book a COVID-19 test because your child has developed symptoms (high temperature, a new continuous cough and/or a loss or change in sense of smell or taste) please visit the NHS Inform website www.nhsinform.scot  or for non-clinical advice call 0800 028 2816.

Please note that a test should only ever be booked if you or your child has these specific symptoms.

Remember to stay at home if anyone in the household has symptoms of COVID-19.

For further information you may find these Frequently Asked Questions useful.