Test and Protect launched at Nether Robertland Primary School

NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s Health Protection Team, along with East Ayrshire Council,

can confirm that a contact tracing exercise is being carried out within Nether

Robertland Primary School.

NHS have immediately undertaken a careful risk assessment to identify any children

and staff who may have had contact with the confirmed cases. These individuals are

being contacted by the Test and Protect Team and told to self-isolate at home for 14

days. The risk to the wider school community is currently low and the school will

remain open as normal.

NHS appreciate this is a very worrying time. However, we would like to assure people

that every measure is being taken to protect children and staff.

To respect and maintain patient confidentiality it is not possible to release any further

information at this time.

NHS would like to remind people of the symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19): new

persistent cough; high temperature; and / or loss of taste and smell. Anyone who

develops any of these symptoms should book a test and self-isolate immediately.

Everyone in Ayrshire and Arran is reminded to remember the FACTS guidance:

F – Face coverings. These should be used in shops and on public transport (buses,

trains and taxis)

A – Avoid crowded places.

C – Clean your hands frequently, using water & soap whenever possible.

T – Two metres – observe physical distancing.

S – Self-isolate and book a test if you are suffering from COVID-19 symptoms.