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:
“We can confirm that one pupil at Harrogate Ladies’ College has tested positively for covid. The pupil is well, and isolating at home.
“We are working closely with Public Health England and the NHS track and trace system, and any pupils who have been in close contact with this particular student are now also self-isolating in line with government guidance.”
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”.
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