Dozens of pupils sent home after positive COVID test at NI college

Dozens of pupils have been sent home from an NI college after a positive COVID-19 test.
By Carmel Robinson
Published 15th Apr 2021, 12:39 BST
Updated 15th Apr 2021, 13:24 BST
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It is understood around 53 pupils were sent home from Lurgan College on Wednesday - just days after returning back to school this week.

Some pupils and parents voiced disappointment that they had to go home so soon after getting back to school on Monday.

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Principal Trevor Robinson said: “I can confirm that a member of our school community tested positive for Covid-19.

Lurgan College. Photo courtesy of Google.Lurgan College. Photo courtesy of Google.
Lurgan College. Photo courtesy of Google.

“I have assured parents that I have sought and followed the most up-to-date advice from the Public Health Agency (PHA).

“I appreciate the concerns of parents, pupils and the wider school community and I have reassured them that every precaution has been taken in line with advice from PHA.

“Ensuring the safety of pupils and staff remains the school’s absolute priority.”

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