Yet another Leeds school will remain closed on Monday, December 9 following the outbreak of the norovirus which has swept across the city.
The Farnley Academy, which is run by the GORSE Academies Trust, has been beset by illness, with staff and students affected by the winter vomiting bug.
Principal Chris Stokes sent a letter to parents on Friday, December 6, to confirm that a professional cleaning company would be carrying out an extensive clean of the entire premises.
The letter says: "This clean will involve fully disinfecting all floors, walls and surfaces in order to ensure that any trace of the virus is removed.
"Unfortunately, owing to the size of our school site, the deep clean will take longer than two days.
"As a result, I am writing to inform you today that The Farnley Academy will be closed to all staff and students on Monday."
The school is expected to reopen on Tuesday, December 10 - although parents will be notified via text if the clean takes longer than expected.
The Farnley Academy is the latest in a long line of Leeds schools to be affected.
Three schools closed in November due to the norovirus, while . The associated high school, The Morley Academy, then .
Symptoms of norovirus include nausea, diarrhoea and vomiting, while those affected can also suffer from high temperatures of 38°C and above, headaches and aching arms and legs.
Symptoms usually last for two to three days and advice on treatment can be found at www.nhs.uk/conditions/norovirus.
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