A Dundee school is to close after the number of coronavirus cases linked to it rose to six.
The first case at Kingspark School was reported on Tuesday afternoon.
NHS Tayside and council confirm coronavirus case linked to Dundee primary
Despite initially stating the special needs school would remain open, Dundee City Council and NHS Tayside have now reversed the decision.
As a precautionary measure the school will undergo a deep clean.
Families are being informed by the head teacher that the school will not be open for pupils on Thursday and Friday of this week. A decision on if the school can reopen next week will be made at a later date.
NHS Tayside, the city council and partners are working closely to investigate the cases and investigations are ongoing.
Dr Ellie Hothersall, consultant in public health medicine with NHS Tayside, said: “We would like to reassure parents that we are taking this measure as a precaution due to the varied needs of the pupils who attend the school.”
Paul Clancy, Dundee City Council executive director of children and families services, said: “Officers of the council and public health officials agree that the best way forward following identification of more cases is to close the school for the next two days for a deep clean to be completed.
“There are robust hygiene measures and other mitigations in place throughout Kingspark School, however, given the vulnerabilities and complex needs of the pupils, we cannot take any risks.
“This has been a difficult decision to reach, but it is one I hope that families can understand and appreciate. Safety has to be paramount.”
A decision on whether Kingspark School will reopen on Monday will be taken by the council and NHS Tayside and communicated to families in advance.
