Coronavirus in Fife: New infections linked to Beath High School and Collydean Primary

New cases have been confirmed in Fife schools, as NHS Fife issued an update on the new infections.

Published 9th Oct 2020, 09:38 BST

Beath High School now has 11 infections.

A total of five new cases linked to Fife schools have now been confirmed, with three more at Beath High School in Cowdenbeath, and another two at Collydean Primary in Glenrothes.

The total number of cases associated with Beath High School is now 11. NHS Fife says that no additional contacts are required to self-isolate.

Meanwhile, in Collydean Primary the total number of infections is now three.

A very small number of contacts within the primary school have been traced and asked to self-isolate.

Anyone who develops any of the established symptoms of the virus, such as a fever; or a loss or change in taste or smell; or a new and continuous cough, should arrange for testing using the UK Government Citizens’ Portal at: https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test or by calling 0800 028 2816.