In light of the most recent guidance from the Education Authority and the Public Health Agency, I would like to take this opportunity to share with you some of the key points. They are as follows;
As of today, schools are no longer to undertake contact tracing activities. Parents should however still inform the school of a confirmed positive PCR test.
In the event of a child testing positive for Covid-19, the PHA Contact Tracing Service will have responsibility for close contact tracing.
Those identified as a close contact will be notified by the PHA Contact Tracing Service.
In certain circumstances the PHA Contact Tracing Service may contact schools in order
to aid close contact tracing or to access contact information.
In the event of a confirmed case, an alert letter will be issued to parents, informing them
that a person with links to their child’s class has tested positive. This will not mean that whole class bubbles will be sent home or all children should get a test. Only those parents of children identified as a close contact will be notified by the PHA Contact Tracing Service.
As I am sure you understand, this an ever evolving situation and I will endeavour to keep parents informed of any further updates. I am aware that this is a very challenging time for us all, and I very much appreciate your support as we do our best to navigate through these very difficult times.
