Two classes to stay home today as Covid-19 case linked to West Fife school confirmed

NHS Fife has confirmed someone with links to St John’s Primary School in Rosyth has tested positive for Covid-19.

Although health chiefs say there is no evidence of any onward transmission within the school at this stage, and the risk to pupils and staff remains low, pupils in classes P7a and P7b are asked not to attend school today (Wednesday) as a precaution while the public health Test and Protect Team continue their contact tracing.

All other classes should attend the school as normal.

Any pupil identified as a close contact of the confirmed case will be contacted via their parent or carer by members of the NHS Test and Protect team.

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 testing using the UK Government Citizens’ Portal at https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test or by calling 0800 028 2816.

Useful resources are available for parents in Fife from the NHS, with information on how best to reduce the chances of your family contracting the virus and what you should do if someone in the household develops symptoms. These can be accessed at https://coronavirus.nhsfife.org/parent-info

Fife Council has made a comprehensive list of questions and answers available for parents and carers on its website at www.fife.gov.uk/schoolcovidfaqs