Schools, colleges and early years’ providers closed to all Guernsey students for next two days
Schools, colleges and early years’ providers in Guernsey will be closed to all students for the next two days.
This includes pre-schools, nurseries and child-minders, as well as children considered vulnerable, and the children of essential workers.
The Director of Public Health made the decision after 18 cases were confirmed across seven education settings since Friday night.
Dr Nicola Brink says closing sites to all students today (25 January) and tomorrow will support Public Health efforts to contact trace and test as many students and staff as possible.
All sites where cases have been confirmed will be deep cleaned and the situation will be reviewed on Tuesday.
Dr Brink added that more cases are expected.
The scheduling team will contact student groups and staff at schools where cases have been confirmed to book them in for tests.
If you or your children develop symptoms please contact the clinical helpline 756938/756969 or your GP.
Schools will be in touch with parents to provide materials.