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Coronavirus: Lanarkshire school closure after infection confirmed Coronavirus: Lanarkshire school closure after infection confirmed
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A secondary school in South Lanarkshire has closed temporarily after a coronavirus case emerged.A secondary school in South Lanarkshire has closed temporarily after a coronavirus case emerged.
The individual from Lanark Grammar School is self-isolating at home and the school is due to re-open on Monday.The individual from Lanark Grammar School is self-isolating at home and the school is due to re-open on Monday.
The development came as new measures to delay the spread of coronavirus in Scotland were due to come into effect.The development came as new measures to delay the spread of coronavirus in Scotland were due to come into effect.
From Friday, people with symptoms of the virus - namely a fever or a new cough - are urged to stay at home for a period of seven days.From Friday, people with symptoms of the virus - namely a fever or a new cough - are urged to stay at home for a period of seven days.
There have now been 60 cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Scotland - a rise of 24 from Wednesday - and the UK has moved into the "delay" phase in its response to the outbreak.There have now been 60 cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Scotland - a rise of 24 from Wednesday - and the UK has moved into the "delay" phase in its response to the outbreak.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Thursday that widespread school closures were not yet necessary - but from next week restrictions will be placed on gatherings of more than 500 people.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Thursday that widespread school closures were not yet necessary - but from next week restrictions will be placed on gatherings of more than 500 people.
Dr John Logan, NHS Lanarkshire consultant in public health medicine, said the individual from Lanark Grammar School who has tested positive for Covid-19 was not giving cause for concern.Dr John Logan, NHS Lanarkshire consultant in public health medicine, said the individual from Lanark Grammar School who has tested positive for Covid-19 was not giving cause for concern.
He said: "We would like to reassure all staff and parents that the risk of contracting coronavirus from this individual is very low.He said: "We would like to reassure all staff and parents that the risk of contracting coronavirus from this individual is very low.
"Our public health team is in the process of identifying and contacting the limited number of people who were in very close contact with the confirmed case and issuing public health advice."Our public health team is in the process of identifying and contacting the limited number of people who were in very close contact with the confirmed case and issuing public health advice.
Deep clean
A Scottish government spokesperson added: "We are aware that following an incident management team meeting today, a decision has been taken by NHS Lanarkshire to temporarily close Lanark Grammar School for deep cleaning. The Scottish government fully supports their decision."
The first case of coronavirus transmitted within the community was detected in Scotland on Wednesday.The first case of coronavirus transmitted within the community was detected in Scotland on Wednesday.
There are 590 confirmed cases across the UK and 10 people have died - all of them in English hospitals.There are 590 confirmed cases across the UK and 10 people have died - all of them in English hospitals.
However, the UK government's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has said the actual number of people infected could be between 5,000 and 10,000.However, the UK government's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has said the actual number of people infected could be between 5,000 and 10,000.
How is coronavirus affecting Scotland?How is coronavirus affecting Scotland?
As part of the new measures aimed at delaying the peak of the outbreak until the summer, people experiencing symptoms are being urged to stay at home for seven days, but not to call their GP or NHS 24 unless their condition deteriorates.As part of the new measures aimed at delaying the peak of the outbreak until the summer, people experiencing symptoms are being urged to stay at home for seven days, but not to call their GP or NHS 24 unless their condition deteriorates.
Those who have been in contact with someone who is experiencing symptoms should only stay at home if they also begin to experience symptoms.Those who have been in contact with someone who is experiencing symptoms should only stay at home if they also begin to experience symptoms.
Scotland's chief medical officer Catherine Calderwood said: "Scotland is well-prepared for a significant outbreak of coronavirus but there is currently no treatment or vaccine. Early detection measures will continue to be vital in helping to prevent the spread of the virus.Scotland's chief medical officer Catherine Calderwood said: "Scotland is well-prepared for a significant outbreak of coronavirus but there is currently no treatment or vaccine. Early detection measures will continue to be vital in helping to prevent the spread of the virus.
"People have a vital role to play in helping us contain any outbreak by following the latest health and travel advice, and following basic hygiene precautions, such as washing hands frequently, not touching their face and covering their nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing."People have a vital role to play in helping us contain any outbreak by following the latest health and travel advice, and following basic hygiene precautions, such as washing hands frequently, not touching their face and covering their nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
Nicola Sturgeon said widespread school closures at this stage could be ineffective as young people might gather informally and still spread the virus.Nicola Sturgeon said widespread school closures at this stage could be ineffective as young people might gather informally and still spread the virus.
She said there was also concern that closing schools as a precaution would lead to key workers staying off work to look after children.She said there was also concern that closing schools as a precaution would lead to key workers staying off work to look after children.
She did, however, advise that all overseas school trips should be cancelled.She did, however, advise that all overseas school trips should be cancelled.
The Scottish Qualifications Authority has said there will be no changes to the exam timetable "at present".The Scottish Qualifications Authority has said there will be no changes to the exam timetable "at present".
It urged learners, parents, schools and colleges to "continue to prepare as normal".It urged learners, parents, schools and colleges to "continue to prepare as normal".
All current deadlines for coursework and other assessments remain in place and the exam timetable is currently scheduled to run from 27 April until 4 June.All current deadlines for coursework and other assessments remain in place and the exam timetable is currently scheduled to run from 27 April until 4 June.
The Scottish government has also advised gatherings of more than 500 people should be cancelled from next Monday although this is not a UK-wide measure.The Scottish government has also advised gatherings of more than 500 people should be cancelled from next Monday although this is not a UK-wide measure.
The first minister said the advice on mass gatherings was a Scottish government decision designed to reduce the impact on the emergency services, rather then preventing the spread of the virus.The first minister said the advice on mass gatherings was a Scottish government decision designed to reduce the impact on the emergency services, rather then preventing the spread of the virus.
Sunday's clash between Celtic and Rangers at Ibrox is still scheduled to go ahead.Sunday's clash between Celtic and Rangers at Ibrox is still scheduled to go ahead.