CHILDREN in year two at a Rayleigh primary school are self-isolating following a positive case of coronavirus.
Year two students at Grove Wood Primary School, on Grove Road have all been sent home until December 20.
It is believed there is only case of Covid-19 inside the school.
Parents were sent a letter, in which a spokesman said: "We have been made aware that we have a confirmed positive case of coronavirus at Grove Wood Primary School.
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"We have followed the national guidance and have identified that your child has been in close contact with the affected child. In line with the national guidance your child must stay at home and self-isolate until 20th December 2020.
"Other members of your household can continue normal activities provided your child does not develop symptoms within the 14 day self-isolation period.
"Please see the link to: Guidance for contacts of people with confirmed coronavirus infection who do not live with the person."
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