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Several schools in Wales have been affected by the coronavirus just days after the children returned to the classroom.
Pupils were able to return to school starting in September, after they were forced to close in March.
But in recent days, dozens of cases have been reported across the country that have forced hundreds of children to isolate themselves.
It comes as Caerphilly is ready to enter a local lockdown and cases continue to rise across Wales. You can follow the updates live here.
These are all schools in Wales, as of Tuesday, September 8, that have been affected by the coronavirus:
Bryntirion Comnipresent
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More than 200 students from the Bridgend school were asked to self-isolate for 14 days after the confirmation of a Covid-19 case at the school.
Students, who are in their seventh grade, have been identified as having potential contact with the person who tested positive. Three members of the school’s staff have also been affected.
With a thorough cleaning of the school facilities underway, they have been asked to stay home as a precautionary measure to reduce the possible spread of the virus to family, friends and the wider community.
Read more here.
St Gwladys Elementary School
Students in a class at Bargoed school were asked to self-isolate for two weeks after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus.
On September 6, a spokesperson for the Caerphilly local education authority confirmed that a staff member at St Gwladys Primary School in Bargoed had tested positive.
He said that on the advice of Public Health Wales, that 21 students in a class will be required to isolate themselves for 14 days.
Find out more here.
Bedwas Infant School
A class at the school was also advised to self-isolate after a student tested positive for the virus.
In a note sent to parents on Sunday, the school said: “A student tested positive for coronavirus and therefore we must follow strict public health protocols to ensure the health and well-being of the entire school community.”
You can read more here.
Ysgol brother Edern
A total of 30 children at Ysgol Bro Edern in Cardiff must be isolated for two weeks after a case is confirmed.
The seventh graders have been identified as contacts for the confirmed case at school and asked to stay home to reduce the possible spread of the virus.
The Cardiff council said an “improved cleanup” was carried out in areas of Penylan school used by the class.
You can find more information here.
Roath Park Elementary School
The Cardiff council said 60 students from Roath Park Elementary School were asked to isolate themselves for two weeks after a case was confirmed. It is the last school in Wales affected by the virus.
Year Six students have been identified as “close contacts” in the case.
Today (September 8) an enhanced cleanup will take place in the areas of the school used by the year group.
Cymmer Elementary School
Rhondda MP Chris Bryant posted on his official Facebook page to say that it was one of two schools in his constituency that was taking precautions following concerns over coronavirus cases.
Bryant posted to say, “I understand Cymmer Elementary School has contacted relevant parents and caregivers regarding a positive case at school.”
Pontygwaith Elementary School
The second school Mr. Bryant published about was Pontygwaith Elementary School.
In a separate post, he added: “Parents and caregivers at Pontygwaith Elementary School have received a message in the class dojo about the need for certain classes to self-isolate.
“Once again, I would like to thank the Pontygwaith staff for ensuring the correct procedures were followed, with a scheduled deep cleaning and track and trace working effectively.”
Find out more here.
Powys Elementary School Department
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An entire year at a school in Dinas Powys was asked to self-isolate after a student tested positive for coronavirus.
The positive case at Dinas Powys Elementary School was confirmed by Test, Trace and Protect.
It means that all Year 6 pupils, as well as the teaching staff in that class group, will be out of school for at least 14 days.
Read more here.
Cwlwmedd Elementary School
On September 7, a student from Cwmnedd Elementary School, Glynneath, was confirmed to have tested positive.
Seven other students and three staff members have been told to self-isolate for 14 days.
Parents of affected children have been contacted and informed of the appropriate process to follow.
Coedffranc Elementary School
A staff member at Coedffranc Elementary School, which is about 12 miles from Cwmnedd, also tested positive.
The staff member attended the school last Thursday, September 3, when there were no students present at the time. Three other staff members at that school are currently in isolation.
Read more here.
Ysgol and Dderwen
Ysgol and Dderwen’s parents in Carmarthenshire learned of a positive test at school on Friday afternoon.
One of the largest elementary schools in the Carmarthen area, it said no student had been in contact with the affected staff member since he returned to school this week.
Find out more here.
Maesteg School
On September 4, it was confirmed that a senior member of the Maesteg School staff tested positive for coronavirus.
No students at the school were affected, the school has been cleaned up and will open as scheduled for the start of the new term next week.
Five other staff members have been advised to isolate themselves as a precautionary measure.
Bryn Castell School
The first confirmed case in a staff member at a school in Wales this quarter was at Ysgol Bryn Castell.
As a result, the start of the period was delayed for all GCSE key years 10 and 11 students at Ysgol Bryn Castell and 17 staff members must self-isolate for fifteen days.
Although the special school staff has returned for the start of the term this week, students were not due to enter until Monday, September 7, a council from Bridgend the spokesperson said earlier.
The rest of the students and staff of the school will enter as planned on September 7 but those of 10 and 11 will have to continue learning from home remotely.
Find out more here.
Aberdare Community School, Gelli Elementary and Ysgol Evan James
The council has confirmed that it is aware that a small number of school personnel have tested positive for coronavirus in recent days at these three different schools.
In a statement, the RCT Council said: “The test, trace and protection teams are working with those affected and contacting people who have been in contact with a person who tested positive.
“Public Health Wales is working with local authorities to ensure that appropriate steps are taken to ensure safety within school communities.
“All schools with confirmed cases are thoroughly cleaned to minimize risks in affected areas and strict preventive controls will continue to be applied.”
Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School
The Bridgend Council said Tuesday that a staff member tested positive at the school and is isolating himself.
No students or other staff will be affected.
Pencoed Elementary School
A sixth-year student at the school tested positive, the Bridgend Council confirmed Tuesday.
They added seven students and two staff members are self-isolating.
As of September 8, the following councils said that no schools in their local authority had been affected by a case:
- Newport City Hall
- Council of Flintshire
- Blaenau Gwent Town Hall
- Conwy Town Hall
- Council of Merthyr Tydfil
All other local authorities were contacted for comment, but had not responded as of press time.
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