Pupils sent home after Chesterfield primary school confirms Covid-19 case

A letter was sent out to parents and carers with children at Hady Primary School making them aware of the confirmed case, and reassuring people that children all children and staff who had been in direct contact with the affected individual had been asked to remain at home for two weeks.

The letter, from headteacher Susan Chapman, said: “We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school.

“We know that you may find this concerning but we are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England.

"Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.

“The small number of children who have been in close contact with the individual who has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have received a letter asking them to stay at home for 14 days from the last point of exposure.

“The school remains open and your child should continue to attend as normal if they remain well.”

Any child that displays symptoms of Covid-19 must stay at home for 10 days so they can self-isolate.

All members of the household and anybody who has been in close contact with somebody with symptoms must also self-isolate, for 14 days, starting form the first day the person became ill.

In confirmed cases in schools, the school must speak to the Government’s Covid-19 advice service about what measures to take and which pupils need to be sent home.