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Three more schools in Cardiff have been affected by the coronavirus as cases in the city surge.
A teacher, a teaching assistant and fourth-year students at Ninian Park Primary in Grangetown were instructed to isolate themselves for 14 days after a case was confirmed in a student at the school on the night of September 9.
Four students and three staff members from Ty Gwyn Special School in Ely were also asked to self-isolate for 14 days after a confirmed case of Covid-19 at the school.
Schools will be thoroughly cleaned and Cardiff City Council relocated to assure the public that all measures are being taken to keep children, staff and the community safe.
Five-year-olds from Bryn Deri Primary in Radyr were also asked to self-isolate after a positive case in a pupil at the school.
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In a joint statement from the Cardiff Council and Bryn Deri Primary School, a spokesperson said: “Public Health Wales has recommended that Bryn Deri Primary School five-year-olds self-isolate for 14 days after being identified as Close contacts of one confirmed the case of Covid-19, while he was in a social setting outside of school.
“The safety and well-being of all our students is our priority and the school has acted on the information and guidance provided by Public Health Wales to reduce the potential spread of the virus to students, staff, family, friends and the community in general. ”
The mother of one of the children who was asked to isolate said her daughter was very upset and that the school had not sent her enough remote learning work or contacted her.
“Surely after all these months they should have a plan if the children have to isolate themselves,” he said.
“My daughter loved being back at school and a call to ask how she was doing would have made a difference.
“There is some work in Google Classroom, but not much. Yesterday I asked for more work and this morning, but I did not get a response.”
The school and council said in a statement: “The school will always support any student who must isolate himself and the provision of adequate online learning and regular communication from staff will continue to be provided until they can return.”
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In the 18 secondary schools, 80 elementary and seven special schools in the city, two students, one in Ysgol Bro Edern and Roath Park Primary, also tested positive for Covid-19. A total of 30 children from Bro Edern and 60 from Roath Park Primary were asked to isolate themselves earlier this week.
Across Wales, 36 cases had been reported in 31 schools as of 9 September. Those figures were confirmed by Public Health Wales before the last two Cardiff schools. More details on the situation in Wales here.
Confirming the case at Ninian Park School, the Cardiff Council said: “Year 4 pupils along with a teacher and a teaching assistant, have been identified as close contacts of a confirmed case of Covid-19 at the school and have been has asked that they stay home. to reduce the possible spread of the virus to family, friends and the community at large.
Improved cleaning will take place in areas of the school used by the year group.
Ninian Park Primarty Principal Jenny Scott said: “As soon as we received confirmation that one of our students had tested positive for the virus last night (Wednesday 9 September), we followed the advice of Public Health Wales and We immediately inform the parents of all students and staff who have been in close contact.
“Due to the aggressive measures put in place at the school, the number of students required to isolate themselves is only one class out of our four 4th grade groups. In addition to our improved cleaning regimes at the school, an additional cleaning has been completed ready for the start of school today.
“I know some parents may have some concerns this morning upon hearing the news, but I would like to reassure you and indeed our students that we are following the guide carefully to make sure the school remains safe and the spread of the virus is reduced. to the minimum. “
Confirming the case at the city’s Ty Gwyn Special School, the Cardiff Council said: “Four students and three staff members from Ty Gwyn Special School were asked to self-isolate for 14 days after confirmation. of a case of Covid-19 at school. .
“Foundation phase students and staff have been identified as close contacts of a confirmed case of Covid-19 at school and asked to stay home to reduce the possible spread of the virus to family, friends and others. community.”
Improved cleaning has been carried out in areas of the school used by Ty Gwyn’s group of students.
Cardiff Cabinet Member for Education Cllr Sarah Merry said: “Ensuring that our schools remain safe for students, parents and staff is a priority. Schools have been supported so they can implement measures that allow them to protect their students, however it is vital that parents are alert and keep children with any of the symptoms at home.
“Currently the number of COVID in Cardiff is increasing and it is essential that each and every one of us remain vigilant and take responsibility to help keep our communities and the rest of Wales safe by following the guidelines of the Government of Wales.”
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