210 pupils self isolating at Ysgol Dinas Bran after confirmed case

Denbighshire Council have said over two hundred pupils are now self isolating at a school in Llangollen.

At Ysgol Dinas Bran, Llangollen, 210 pupils and 1 member of staff will be required to self-isolate until December 1 following a confirmed Covid 19 case associated with the school.

Denbighshire Council said, “All schools remain open and are working closely with Public Health Wales, the Local Authority and NHS Wales Test, Trace and Protect to ensure that all the appropriate measures are in place to protect students, staff and the wider community.”

“All parents and carers have been informed and both the Local Authority and the schools have consulted with Public Health Wales.”

As per the Wales-wide advice, parents/guardians have been advised to remain alert for the main symptoms of coronavirus:

• A new or continuous cough
• A high temperature
• A loss of or change to sense of smell or taste
• Those advised to self-isolated should book a coronavirus test if they develop any of these symptoms, even if they are mild. A test can be booked by phoning 119 or online.

Advice requires those self-isolating to stay at home, not to go outdoors to exercise, to visit shops, family or friends, or to other public spaces. Please do not invite people to your house.