PCR - Close Contact (09/09/2021)

Dear Parents and Carers,

YOUR CHILD IS LIKELY TO HAVE BEEN A CLOSE CONTACT (POSITIVE PCR RESULT)

*No self-isolation will be required, but lateral flow testing for 10 days should now begin - we will inform your child of this and supply them with the lateral flow test kits today.

*Please be extra vigilant for the symptoms of Covid-19 and the precautions needed to reduce transmission - if symptoms occur, individuals should self-isolate and a PCR test booked

*Please see the close contact and symptoms flow diagrams below

 

We are notifying you that we have been made aware of a positive PCR for Covid-19. As part of the Post Step 4 government guidance, NHS Test and Trace along with our support has identified close contacts which includes your child (as shown in the flow diagrams below):

Symptoms

Symptoms

Lateral Flow

Lateral Flow Testing

PCR

PCR

Close Contacts

Close Contacts

Symptoms

The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of:

  • a new continuous cough
  • a high temperature
  • a loss of, or change in, your normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia)

 

For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness

If your child does develop symptoms, you can seek advice from the nhs.uk website (click link):

NHS

If you are concerned about your child’s symptoms, or they are worsening you can seek advice from NHS 111 at https://111.nhs.uk/ or by phoning 111.

How to stop COVID-19 spreading

There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19:

 

Do:

  • wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
  • use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
  • wash your hands as soon as you get home
  • cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
  • put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards

Further Information

Further information is available at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Should you have any further questions, do not hesitate to email us at health@noadswood.hants.sch.uk

 

 

KMr

 

   

 

 

Kathryn Marshall and the Noadswood Leadership Team