A Co Antrim secondary school will not reopen tomorrow as planned after a pupil tested positive for Coronavirus.
Ballyclare Secondary School have informed parents that a pupil who was in the school on August 20 has since tested positive for Covid-19 and as a result the school would not reopen on Monday.
In a statement issued to parents, Principal Mrs K Bell said: "It has come to our attention this evening that a pupil who was in Ballyclare Secondary School on Thursday, August 20 has since tested positive for Covid-19.
"Our school is cleaned everyday and was cleaned on Friday afternoon. However, to comply with guidance our school will not reopen tomorrow to allow for the 72 hour incubation period from the last clean."
The statement went on to say that Year 12 and 14 students will instead start their term on Tuesday, August 25.
Mrs Bell added: "To protect the student's confidentiality we cannot share the name. Track & Trace have been informed and and school are taking all appropriate mitigation measures.
"The school building will be a safe place to return to on Tuesday 25th August."
South Antrim MLA Trevor Clarke commended the school for their swift action.
He said: "It has been brought to my attention that Ballyclare Secondary School will not reopen tomorrow as a precautionary measure due to a pupil having tested positive for coronavirus. The school will reopen for year 12 & year 14 pupils on Tuesday 25th August.
"I commend the school for taking swift and appropriate action to protect the health of their pupils and staff and wish those involved a speedy recovery."
