Primary school sends full year group home after teacher tests positive for Covid-19

Simonside Primary School has sent home its Year 2 class after a teacher tested positive for coronavirus.

By Ryan Smith

Published 15th Sep 2020, 11:08 BST

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The school, on Glasgow Road in Jarrow, sent the year group home on Monday, September 14.

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Headteacher Julie Parnaby confirmed that the year group was sent home on Monday, but was unable to offer any further comment.

The headteacher of Simonside Primary has confirmed that Year 2 were sent home after a teacher tested positive for Covid-19. Photo: Google Maps.

The headteacher of Simonside Primary has confirmed that Year 2 were sent home after a teacher tested positive for Covid-19. Photo: Google Maps.

It is not known whether some of the year group have since returned to school or if they remain at home self-isolating.

South Tyneside Council has also been contacted for comment.

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