A Primary 1 student from Yio Chu Kang Primary School has tested positive for Covid-19 on May 12.
A Primary 1 student from Yio Chu Kang Primary School has tested positive for Covid-19 on May 12.
Student is close contact of infected household member
According to a letter sent by the school's principal to parents and guardians, as seen by
Mothership on May 13, the student is a close contact of an infected household member.
The student was last in school on May 10 (Monday), and was feeling well at the time.
On May 11, the student was unwell and consulted a doctor.
After the student tested positive for Covid-19 on May 12, the school premises were thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, said Principal Ng Aik Boon.
Students and staff members who were in close contact with the student have been placed on Leave of Absence (LOA) from May 13 to May 24, and undergo PCR swab tests as required by the Ministry of Health (MOH).