Covid-19 Outbreak At Market Harborough School

A Market Harborough primary school is in daily contact with local authorities after a significant outbreak of Covid-19.

Meadowdale Primary School is working closely with health protection teams to manage the impact of the cases affecting staff and pupils, the majority of which are in years five and six.

The school remains open with extra safety measures in place, including enhanced cleaning, ventilated classrooms and the reintroduction of ‘bubbles’, in line with guidance set by Leicestershire County Council.

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A spokesperson for the school said: “Meadowdale Primary School is working closely with Leicestershire’s Local Health Protection Team to manage the impact of high numbers of Covid cases in the school and the local area.

“With the support of the public health specialists, the school is following the guidance outlined in the Local Authority’s Outbreak Management Plan.

“Staff are implementing measures such as re-introducing bubbles, conducting enhanced cleaning, ventilating classrooms, moving PE outdoors where possible and limiting performances and visits.

“Staff are wearing masks in communal areas and testing regularly.”

The school says parents are being kept informed about the situation.