Ripon Grammar School has confirmed one of its sixth form students has tested positive coronavirus.
It makes it the sixth school in the district to have reported a case, and the first outside of Harrogate.
Headmaster Jonathan Webb sent a letter to parents today saying a “small” number of pupils would be sent home to self-isolate. The precise figure has not been revealed.
The letter said:
“We know that you may find this concerning but we are continuing to monitor the situation. Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus will be a mild illness.
“The small number of children who have been in direct, prolonged contact with the confirmed case will be staying at home for 14 days.”
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- County council says five schools have reported covid cases in the district, all within Harrogate.
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Mr Webb added the school would work with Public Health England to monitor the situation.
The letter urges parents to keep their children at home for 10 days to isolate if they develop covid symptoms.
A total of 12 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the district today – the highest daily increase for just over a week.
