Covid 19 - updated guidance - from DE and PHA

The following information is what schools have been given to date - January 2022

Please note that ONLY PEOPLE DISPLAYING SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 ARE REQUIRED TO BOOK A PCR TEST 

Updated guidance on actions for close contacts including ending isolation early for some people (06/01/22) –

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-self-isolating-and-close-contacts

http://www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/if-you-get-positive-lateral-flow-test-self-isolate-required-period

 The Department of Education advice on managing Covid-19 in schools  is as follows:-

https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-schools-and-educational-settings-northern-ireland

PHA frequently asked questions covering the revised arrangements –

https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/covid-19-coronavirus/information-schools-colleges-universities-and-parents/contact-tracing-0