Another Covid-19 case confirmed at Rothwell school

Montsaye Academy has confirmed its second coronavirus case
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Pupils at a Rothwell school are in self-isolation after another student tested positive for Covid-19.

Montsaye Academy has confirmed a case of coronavirus and that a number of pupils who may have been in contact with the affected person are now in self-isolation, but the number of students affected has not been confirmed.

It is understood the affected pupil is a Year 10 student.

Pupils at Montsaye Academy are self-isolating after a confirmed case of coronavirusPupils at Montsaye Academy are self-isolating after a confirmed case of coronavirus
Pupils at Montsaye Academy are self-isolating after a confirmed case of coronavirus
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It is the second confirmed case at the school after pupils had to self-isolate in September.Ann Davey, chief executive officer of Pathfinder Schools which runs the academy, said: "We can confirm that we have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of Covid-19 within the Montsaye community.

"Further to the advice of Public Health England, the parents of pupils who may have been in contact with the positive case have been advised that their child should self-isolate for 14 days.

"The academy and its staff will support pupils to continue their learning remotely. We have worked closely with the local protection team and have taken the appropriate steps to prevent the spread of the virus to protect our pupils, staff and local community."

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