UPDATE: 'No evidence' of Covid-19 transmission within Dalneigh Primary in Inverness, says NHS Highland
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NHS Highland and the head of Highland Council are trying to reassure parents after a confirmed case of Covid19 at an Inverness school.
Some pupils at Dalneigh Primary will have to stay at home for two weeks, having just returned to school, after a classmate tested positive for Covid-19.
Chief executive of Highland Council, Donna Manson, said: "I would like to thank parents for their understanding, patience and support.
"Our priority is to ensure as safe a learning environment as possible for all our staff, pupils and visitors.
"To do this, we are working closely with our partners in NHS Highland; schools are taking the appropriate measures and are following national guidance and public health advice."
Dr Tim Allison, director of public health with NHS Highland, said: "National guidance has been followed and all close contacts of the confirmed case have been identified and advised to stay at home and self-isolate for 14 days.
"We are aware that positive cases can cause some local anxiety in the community.
"Please be reassured that our Health Protection Team is working closely with colleagues within the Highland Council to continually monitor the situation.
"Strict control measures are in place at the school and there is currently no evidence of transmission within the school itself.
"The school remains open and, unless they have been identified as a close contact, your child should continue to attend if they remain well.
"Children and staff should not attend school if they develop any of the common symptoms."
A member of staff at Kinmylies Primary School in Inverness was also found to have coronavirus this week.
Pupils returned to schools last week for the first since the coronavirus lockdown was imposed.
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NHS Highland insists staff and pupils at Kinmylies Primary in Inverness remain safe
