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An elementary school in Rathcormac, Co Cork has become the third school in County Cork to confirm a case of Covid-19.
On Sunday evening, public health officials informed the parents and guardians of more than 400 children attending Scoil Bhríde, Rathcormac that a case of Covid-19 had been identified.
In a letter, Dr. Mary T. O’Mahony, a consultant in public health medicine, said that a risk assessment had been carried out and any party that was considered a close contact of the confirmed case was contacted and that all other children could continue to attend school on Monday.
“If your child has not been identified as a close contact at this time, your child does not need a Covid-19 test, they can continue to attend school, and no further action is required at this time,” said Dr. O ‘ Mahony wrote.
However, parents and guardians have been warned not to send their children to school if they show any symptoms of Covid-19, such as cough, fever, loss, or change in sense of taste or smell.
If parents are concerned that their child will show symptoms of the virus, they should contact their GP and stay home and should not go to school, use public transportation, receive visits or go to shops.
It is also recommended to stay away from the elderly, anyone with an underlying medical condition, and pregnant women.
The school is the third in the county to confirm a Covid-19 case since schools reopened in recent weeks.
Last week a case of the virus was confirmed at Scoil Bhríde Eglantine in Douglas and at Scoil Clíodhna in Carrigtwohill.
The virus has been detected in more than 50 schools across the country since schools reopened in late August.
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