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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Helen Gregory

Shortland Public School will be closed for cleaning on Tuesday after positive COVID-19 case

SHORTLAND Public School will be closed on Tuesday August 10 for contact tracing and cleaning.

The NSW Department of Education issued a statement on Monday night saying it had been advised by NSW Health that a member of the school community had tested positive to COVID-19.

All staff and students have been asked to self-isolate until they receive further advice.

The school's Imaginary Learning Centre (OOSH) will not open during this time.

"NSW Health has requested anyone who has been unwell or if you develop any symptoms - such as fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, loss of smell/taste, muscle/joint pains, diarrhoea, nausea/vomiting and/or extreme tiredness - to be tested at one of the COVID-19 testing clinics," it said.

"The NSW Department of Education will continue to work closely with NSW Health to ensure the health and safety of all students and staff is maintained."

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