Lancaster primary school closes for two weeks after confirmed coronavirus case

By Nick Lakin
Published 22nd Sep 2020, 16:23 BST
Updated 22nd Sep 2020, 16:48 BST
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Lancaster has been closed until October 5.St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Lancaster has been closed until October 5.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Lancaster has been closed until October 5.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Aldrens Lane has announced it will close to pupils until October 5.

In a letter to parents seen by the Lancaster Guardian, St Joseph's said it had been told there had been a confirmed coronavirus case in school, and has advised self-isolation for 14 days for all pupils and staff.

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The letter dated September 22, said that following advice from Public Health England, it is closing the school until October 5.

The school said that it was with sadness it was having to do this "but must put the health of children and staff first".

The school has been contacted for comment.

Related topics:Catholic Primary SchoolLancasterPublic Health England

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