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A Dublin elementary school sent home one of its upper classes after a student tested positive for Covid-19.
The school principal stated that “the case originated outside the school” and that the students were sent home as a precaution.
In an email to parents, the school asked students in the class to stay home and restrict their movements for 14 days.
“As you know, public health has stated that these cases will be unavoidable in schools and therefore it is inevitable that there will be more such cases in the next year,” the email read.
“If any pupil has symptoms, you should contact your GP.
“Siblings of students in the affected class can still attend school unless they show symptoms or are directed by public health.”
The principal added that while the school will inform parents of this first event, “we will not report each individual case unless directed by public health.”
The school reopened last Wednesday and follows public health advice.
It is understood that the school will facilitate learning from home for affected students with live zoom lessons for the next two weeks.
Per HSE guidelines, schools do not have to contact parents if there has been a confirmed case, only the student’s “close contacts.”
In a statement to Independent.ie, the school principal said: “I can confirm that public health has ordered one of the senior classes to restrict his movements. The case originated outside the school.
“I want to congratulate the public health officials who acted quickly on this matter and our school community is very encouraged by the efficiency of the public health officials and their thorough, thorough, and prompt intervention in this case.
“The school has been following all public health protocols for the reopening of the schools and I want to thank the families who have been very supportive of the reopening of the school.”
An HSE spokesperson said it cannot comment on individual cases or outbreaks to protect the privacy and confidentiality of those involved.
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