MP to speak to Education Minister after another school closes due to COVID-19

Clounagh Junior High School in Portadown will be closed today (Thursday) and Friday to all pupils.

In a statement on Facebook the school said: “Due to a number of Positive COVID-19 tests Clounagh JHS will be CLOSED - Thursday 19th & Friday 20th November, 2020 to ALL PUPILS.

“School will be in contact about arrangements for Monday 23rd November, 2020.

“If your child has left for school please make arrangements to collect them ASAP.

“Folders for revision can be collected from school.”

DUP Cllr Darryn Causby said: “I have been advised that a Clounagh only learned that they were unable to open the school this morning once some test results were received. They moved very quickly to inform parents!”

MP for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart said: “The school leadership acted quickly upon hearing of positive cases in the school community and I want to thank them for their swift response.

“Last week we had the closure of Craigavon Senior High in Portadown so this latest cluster of cases within local schools is a concern. I am liaising with the school and the Public Health Agency as to next steps.

“Reassurance of safety in our schools is of paramount importance. I know this is a view shared by my colleague the Education Minister. I will be speaking with the Minister too to see what more can be done to enhance safety within school communities.”

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