Covid-19 Update

COVID-19 UPDATE

Good morning, everyone.

You may have watched the Government's briefing yesterday regarding the current Covid-19 variant and it's continued spread. Click the link below to read more:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/urgent-omicron-appeal-get-boosted-now

The guidance for schools has been updated slightly with regards to ventilation guidance, test and trace and asymptomatic testing. See the latest guidance here:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1039583/2021206_Schools_guidance_Omicron_review_-_FINAL.pdf

Attendance at school is still mandatory so children must attend school still. Children showing Covid-19 symptoms should have a PCR test. If a family member tests positive or has symptoms, others in their family can still attend school unless they themselves start to show symptoms.

The Government have stressed the importance of being vaccinated. They have urged everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated and those who are fully vaccinated, to book their booster ASAP to protect themselves and others from the spread of the Omicron variant.

Please click this link for how to book your booster:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-booster-vaccine/

Thank you.

Mr Skirton