Third Glasgow primary school closes after norovirus outbreak

Author: Selena JacksonPublished 20th Nov 2019
Last updated 20th Nov 2019

A Glasgow primary school has been forced to close after a number of pupils and staff members contracted the norovirus.

Elmvale Primary in Springburn won't reopen until Friday.

A council spokeswoman said: “Over the last couple of days the school has been dealing with a high number of pupil and staff absences due to a vomiting bug and school staff are liaising with the public health team from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

“Norovirus information has been sent home to all families and a deep clean of the school premises is being carried out. Norovirus, sometimes known as the ‘winter vomiting bug’, is the most common stomach bug in the UK, affecting people of all ages.

“Most people with norovirus will make a full recovery in 1-2 days. It is important to keep hydrated – especially children and the elderly.

"Good hand hygiene using soap and water is important to stop the spread of the virus.

"Anyone with norovirus should stay away from school or work until 48 hours after their symptoms have stopped.”

Two other Glasgow primary schools, St Angela's in Darnley, and Thomas Muir in Bishopbriggs, closed earlier this month after pupils contracted the vomiting bug.

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