Shetland Islands Council can confirm that Mossbank Primary School is closed today following confirmation of a new positive Covid-19 case associated with the school.
Contact tracing has been completed and a small number of individuals are now self-isolating. Parents and carers were called yesterday evening to advise that the school would be closed for a further 24 hours to allow a deep clean to be carried out today as a precautionary measure. The school will reopen to staff and pupils tomorrow morning (Tuesday 16th).
Helen Budge, Director of Shetland Islands Council’s Children’s Services said: “We are aware how disappointed our P4 – P7 children at Mossbank Primary School will be to not return today as planned, particularly after undertaking remote learning from home for weeks. We look forward to welcoming them back tomorrow morning. This is a low risk situation and we are confident that the measures we have in place will limit any potential spread of the virus.
“Our focus remains the wellbeing of our pupils, our staff and the wider community. We will continue to work closely with Public Health and monitor the situation in the coming days.”