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DES Video

The Department of Education has re-released this explainer video for children about the return to school on March 1st

Children as Close Contacts

We have been asked by the DES to share this explainer video about what children need to do if identified as a close contact.

When your child is sick or sent home

If your child is sick or sent home and you suspect he/she is showing symptoms, it is advisable to contact your GP for advice.the guide linked below is useful as it gives information on the length of isolation required.

https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/guidance/outbreakmanagementguidance/Isolation%20quick%20guide%20v1.1.pdf

Before your child returns to school please fill in the return to school form for any illness or covid related absence

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc96U9mQp7hB9NRKqjHU4lYq809-Tue8TRPDG4YmPbOvC0-bA/viewform?usp=sf_link

If you child is a close contact they should remain at home . Latest advice from HSE is if any member of the family is deemed a close contact all family members should remain at home until they get advice from a GP