Hartlepool school confirms case of Covid-19 but remains open following risk assessment

The Northern Education Trust confirmed that there has been a case of coronavirus at Manor Community Academy.

Advice has been sought from Public Health England (PHE) and in accordance with their advice, only the person who has tested positive and their household are required to self-isolate.

The school, on Owton Manor Lane, remains open following a risk assessment which found that no staff or students has been in close contact with the affected case.

A letter to parents on Wednesday, September 16 –shared on the school’s website – said that pupils should continue to attend school as normal.

Lee Kirtley, Associate Executive Principal, said in a statement: ‘My immediate concern is for the individual who has tested positive and I am receiving regular updates on their progress.

“As the academy has been strictly observing the guidance on infection prevention and control by implementing the measures on social distancing, the use of bubbles, and additional cleaning, PHE do not feel it is necessary for any other students or staff to self-isolate at this stage as the risk of transmission has been reduced.

"We will, of course, keep all parents, carers and staff updated should the situation change.”

In the letter to parents, Manor Academy shared the Government guidelines on symptoms and testing along with Covid-19 safety measures.

If pupils or anyone in their household develops Covid-19 symptoms, the whole household must remain at home and get tested.

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