Tuncurry Public School will be closed todayTuesday, October 26 after a member of the school community tested positive for COVID-19.
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Principal, Nerelle Kessey posted on Facebook last night the school would be no operational for on-site attendance of staff and students to allow for contract tracing and cleaning.
NSW Health has requested anyone who has been unwell or if you have developed any symptoms such as a fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, loss of taste/smell, muscle/joint pains, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, extreme tiredness get tested.
A drive through testing clinic operates six days a week from 8am-4.30pm Monday to Friday and 8-11am on Saturday.
"The safety and wellbeing of our staff and students is of paramount importance to us at all times," Mrs Kessey said.
"As such we will continue to work closely with NSW Health to ensure that all necessary health advice is adhered to."
All students and staff are asked to self isolate until you receive further notice.
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