Rugby's Avon Valley School shuts until November 2 after 'several' cases of coronavirus

The school has been working closely with Public Health England
Avon Valley School. Photo: Google Streetview.Avon Valley School. Photo: Google Streetview.
Avon Valley School. Photo: Google Streetview.

Avon Valley School last night, October 18, released a public statement confirming the school is now shut until November 2 after several positive coronavirus cases.

Last week, following some confirmed cases of the virus, the school instructed all of year seven and eight students, along with some from year 11, to self-isolate.

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The school said they have been monitoring the situation and working closely with Public Health England.

On Sunday a spokesperson for the school took to Facebook, confirming that despite the proactive measures, cases in the school were continuing to rise.

A spokesperson for the school too to Facebook, writing: "Over the last week, we have been made aware of several members of the school community, both students and staff, having tested positive for COVID 19.

"Having discussed our current situation with Public Health England and Public Health at Warwickshire County Council a decision has been made to close the school from Monday 19 October until Monday 2 November, when we hope to fully open to all students as normal.

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"It is recommended that all students self-isolate for 14 days as part of our collective efforts to get the virus back under control and to avoid further outbreaks next term.

"Please help us to share this message with other parents and carers by tagging them into, or sharing, this post. #AVSEngage."

The post included attached letters offering guidance for parents on how their children can work from home and what to do if they develop symptoms of the virus.

Visit www.facebook.com/AvonValleySchool to view the statement in full.