A PRIMARY school in Caerphilly County Borough has been closed “as a precaution”, following a report of a gastrointestinal infection.
Blackwood Primary School was closed earlier today (Friday), with parents issued with an advice leaflet to alleviate concerns.
A message sent to parents, and shared on the Facebook page We Love Blackwood NP12, said: “We have taken the decision to close the school with immediate effect due to a reported gastrointestinal infection.
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“Please do not be alarmed, this is just a precaution.”
Caerphilly council said it has been working with the school to issue advice.
A spokeswoman for the council said: “The decision was taken to close the school as a precaution, and an advice leaflet was issued to parents to alleviate any concerns.”
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