Five schools in the Harrogate district have recorded incidents of coronavirus since they reopened, county council bosses revealed today.
Stuart Carlton, director of children and young people services at North Yorkshire Council Council, said the cases involved seven pupils across the different schools.
As a result of the infections, three classes have been isolated.
The figures were revealed at a press briefing of the North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum, which is a partnership of agencies that responds to emergencies.
Mr Carlton said 31 schools in the county have suffered outbreaks, with 69 staff and pupils involved.
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The Stray Ferret has reported coronavirus cases at St Aidan’s C of E High School, St John Fisher Catholic High School and Bilton Grange Primary School last week, as well as outbreaks at Harrogate Grammar School and Harrogate Ladies’ College.
Mr Carlton said the authority was “aware this would happen” and that parents should have confidence that schools are safe to go to. Mr Carlton said:
“We planned for this and we knew these things would happen. I am still confident about the measures we have in place.
“My message to parents would be you should have strong confidence that schools are safe places for children and we would encourage you to speak to your school if you are worried.”
