Pupils and staff at 13 Fife schools forced to isolate

Staff and pupils at 13 Fife schools have been forced to isolate in the last week, according to NHS Fife.

By Jamie Callaghan

Published 15th Jun 2021, 13:23 BST

Updated 16th Jun 2021, 11:18 BST

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The NHS Fife updates only list schools where five or more school contacts have been required to isolate after contact tracing has taken place.

From June 7-13, five or more individuals at the following schools were required to isolate after contact with a positive case: Nursery at Bellyeoman Primary School - Dunfermline; Capshard Primary School - Kirkcaldy; Nursery at Crossgates Primary School; Donibristle Primary School – Dalgety Bay; East Wemyss Primary School; Falkland Primary School; Ferryport Nursery - Tayport; Gallatown Nursery - Kirkcaldy; Lochgelly South Primary School; Sinclairtown Primary School – Kirkcaldy; South Parks Primary School – Glenrothes; Thornton Primary School; and Valley Primary School – Kirkcaldy.

There are a number of useful resources available for parents, with information on how best to reduce the chances of your family contracting the virus and what you should do if someone develops symptoms – www.nhsfife.org/news-updates/campaigns/coronavirus-information/information-for-parents.

13 schools have been affected.

13 schools have been affected.

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