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Sept 2020
Harrogate Ladies' College confirms covid case
Harrogate Ladies' College has confirmed one of its students has tested positive for coronavirus.
Other pupils, identified as being in close contact, have also been sent home to isolate.
It is the second time in 24 hours that a Harrogate school has been affected by covid.
The Stray Ferret reported yesterday that Harrogate Grammar School had reported a positive case. The school sent 45 students home to isolate for 14 days.
Harrogate Ladies' College did not say how many pupils had been affected. A spokeswoman said:
Despite the two incidents in local schools. coronavirus levels in North Yorkshire county are below the national average.
County council bosses have urged residents to remain vigilant and "avoid unnecessary interactions".
Read more:
- A Harrogate charity has begun a swap shop for school uniform - where parents can pick up or drop-off second hand uniforms.
- Extra buses are being provided for school children to avoid the spread of covid on public transport.
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