Posted on Monday 9th March 2020
St Gabriel’s Primary School in Tamworth will be closed tomorrow (Monday, March 9) to allow for the buildings to be cleaned.
The moves follows the diagnosis of a member of the staff with the coronavirus at the weekend. The staff member has not been at school for 10 days.
Head Teacher John Hayes, said:
“After speaking to both Public Health England and Staffordshire County Council we have been told that due to the length of time the risk of picking up the virus now is very low.
“However, as a precaution and to reassure parents, we have decided to have the premises cleaned before reopening as quickly as possible
“There is no need for parents, staff or children to take any further action and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
“The staff member is at home recuperating and St Gabriel’s sends them all of our best wishes for a speedy recovery.”
Dr Richard Harling, Staffordshire County Council’s Director of Health and Care, said:
“While we understand that parents may be anxious, the reality is that the risk to those at the school and indeed everyone in Staffordshire remains relatively low.
“The current advice is to carry on with every-day life where possible and to follow good hygiene, as this is the easiest and most effective way of reducing the spread of the virus.”