Positive coronavirus case prompts longer self-isolation for pupils in South Shore
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Armfield Academy, in Lytham Road, sent youngsters home last Thursday after a child in that year group tested positive for Covid-19.
They were due back on Monday but, following another confirmed case, they are now due to return next Thursday, headteacher Mark Kilmurray said.
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Hide Ad“We understand the impact this has on families and also on the learning of our [pupils] but, as always, we have to act with everyone’s safety as our number one priority,” he said.
Year Eight pupils were also told to learn from home last Monday after a confirmed case in that year group too.
They are due back next Tuesday, Mr Kilmurray said in a letter to parents.
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