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Claire Galloway

'Number of staff' at Midlothian high school self-isolating over coronavirus fears

A number of staff members at a secondary school in Midlothian are said to be in self-isolating over coronavirus fears.

Lasswade High School made parents aware of the changes on Monday morning, adding that there are still no confirmed cases of coronavirus at the school.

A statement on the secondary school's website read: "As of today, Monday 16 March, a number of our staff at Lasswade High School are following the latest NHS advice and self-isolating.

"Please note there are no confirmed cases of the coronavirus virus at the school.

"The NHS Public Health Protection Team has been contacted and assured us no restrictions or special control measures are required and the school should remain open."

While the school is not closing, due to the "numbers of staff self-isolating", S1, S2, and S3 pupils will be asked to stay home on rotation.

More information can be found on the school's website here.

The Scottish Government confirmed on Sunday there were three new confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Lothians since Saturday - with 153 detected throughout Scotland.

A GP surgery in Peebles has also closed after a member of staff tested has tested positive for coronavirus.

Edinburgh Live  will be bringing you all the latest coronavirus updates on our dedicated live blog here

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