Statement from the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills
“A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Jersey College for Girls.
“The affected student is isolating at home, along with the rest of their household, and is following the public health guidance. In order to respect the privacy of the individual no further information will be provided about them.
“While the direct contacts of the student are identified and contacted, the year group have been asked to go home and to remain at home until this process is completed. Siblings in other year groups can attend school as normal.
“The college will remain open following advice from Environmental and Public Health.
“To protect the identity of this student and respect the family’s privacy, we will not be commenting further.”
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