Halifax school closes bubble after student tests positive for coronavirus

Ling Bob Junior Infant & Nursery School has closed one of its student bubbles after a child tested positive for Covid-19.

Public Health England were made aware of the case and have reassured the school that it is safe for them to remain open.

Parents were alerted and received the following text message: "Good morning, a Ling Bob child has tested positive for Covid-19 over the weekend and that bubble has now been closed. Public Health England have been notified and have reassured us that we have taken all the precautions necessary. The school is safe to keep open. Thank you."

Headteacher Philip Simpson said:“Our overriding priority at Ling Bob is to keep everybody as safe as possible. This positive test was a single case and the school followed all the Public Health England guidance including isolation and thorough cleaning. As a result of this, the school is remaining open.”

Calderdale Council were contacted for a comment.