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A student at Chapel Downs Primary School in South Auckland tested positive for Covid-19, forcing the school to close for the remainder of the week.
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The coronavirus infection has forced the school to close for the rest of the week. Source: 1 NEWS
The Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) told parents in a letter that the student had been in school for a short time on Monday morning, before testing positive.
The boy and three close contacts were at the school for about 30 minutes until they were picked up around 9:00 a.m.
The boy received a positive test for the virus later that day.
The school will reopen on Monday, September 21, unless the health authorities advise it to remain closed.
The letter to parents said ARPHS will work with the school to identify any close contacts as a result of the exposure.
Close contacts are those who may have been within two meters of the student for more than 15 minutes.
Parents and staff were asked to keep the children at home until they received a letter from ARPHS.
Those who knew the identity of the student or family of the child with the virus are asked to keep their data private to avoid harassment and abuse online.
“Lastly, if you know the identity of the student or family with Covid-19, do not reveal their names or details to anyone else and discourage your children from speculating or identifying them on social media,” the letter read.
“This can lead to harassment and abuse online.”
