PUPILS aged 12 to 13 at Saddleworth School have been told to stay at home after a student tested positive for Covid-19.
A letter has gone out to parents and carers from the Uppermill school's new head Mike Anderson informing them of the development.
It said: “Unfortunately, a student in Year 9 has tested positive for Covid-19. They attended school on Wednesday (September 9).
“I have taken guidance from Oldham’s Public Health Team and they have recommended that we close school to Year 9 until Thursday, September 24. This will be 14 days from when any contact could have taken place.
“This means that you will need to keep your child at home, and they must self-isolate for 14 days. Only they need to self-isolate, other members of their household do not need to self-isolate.
“It is important that we are all aware of the symptoms of Covid-19 and only well children attend school.
“If you or your child being to show symptoms you must follow the national guidance. For most people, coronavirus will be a mild illness."
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