A Waterford City Secondary School, has confirmed that a student of theirs has tested positive for Covid-19.
Waterpark College says that the pupil, who has been absent for several days, tested positive for the virus.
Principal Joe Hagan told WLR News that the HSE and Public Health have assured them that all appropriate measures were taken in time.
He said: "We were informed today that a student who has been absent for a number of days has tested positive for Covid-19.
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"The HSE and Public Health have assured us that all appropriate measures were taken in time and we have been strongly advised that there is no need to close the school or send any class group home. "
Parents were informed by text this afternoon.
