DENBIGHSHIRE County Council has provided an update on the situation with schools and covid-19.
49 pupils, seven pre-school pupils and nine members of staff at Bodnant Community School/ Daisy Chains, Prestatyn will be required to self-isolate following a confirmed Covid 19 case associated with the school.
However, Bodnant Community School remains open.
All parents and guardians have been informed and both the Local Authority and the school have consulted with Public Health Wales.
The school remains open and the Council is working closely with the school affected, Public Health Wales as well as NHS Wales Test, Trace and Protect to ensure appropriate measures are in place to protect pupils, staff and the wider community.
Parents/guardians have been advised to remain alert for the main symptoms of coronavirus:
• A new or continuous cough
• A high temperature
• A loss of or change to sense of smell or taste
Those advised to self-isolated should book a coronavirus test if they develop any of these symptoms, even if they are mild. A test can be booked by phoning 119 or online: www.gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus
Advice requires those self-isolating to stay at home, not to go outdoors to exercise, to visit shops, family or friends, or to other public spaces. Please do not invite people to your house.
Further formation on Test, Trace, Protect can be found here https://gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus
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