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Gary Armstrong

Coronavirus Scotland: eight kids and staff test positive at Cumbernauld school

Eight kids and staff at a Cumbernauld school have tested positive for coronavirus, the NHS have confirmed.

The cases concern four pupils and four members of staff at St Helen's Primary School.

Contact tracing has now been rolled out at the school, while those affected have been instructed to self-isolate at home.

Ashley Goodfellow, NHS Lanarkshire consultant in public health, said: “NHS Lanarkshire’s test and protect team has carried out contact tracing after four pupils and four staff members of St Helen’s Primary School tested positive for Covid-19.

"All those who tested positive are currently self-isolating at home.

“NHS Lanarkshire is working closely with North Lanarkshire Council with regards to the cases and has now contacted all close contacts.

"Public health advice has been given to these individuals and they are being told to self-isolate."

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