![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/new-covid-fears-after-school-is-forced-to-partially-close-its-doors-after-surge-in-pirola-cases/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/high-school-students-wearing-uniform-703220571.jpg&description=SCHOOL'S OUT New Covid fears after school is forced to partially close its doors after surge in Pirola cases A SECONDARY school has been forced to turn away three year groups due to a "rapid spike" in Covid cases. Uppingham Community College in Rutland told parents in a letter yesterday that 13 teaching staff members were absent on Tuesday. 1 Pupils in years 8 to 10 will be working from home between today and Friday Credit: Getty It means children in years 8 to 10 will be working from home between today and Friday. Principal Ben Solly wrote"We have covered all lessons so far, using our staff who are in school, along with some external supply teachers we have been able to secure. "However, we have reached a point where it is becoming unsafe to have all year groups in school." He added that three more teachers would not be in school today, with leaders expecting 'there to be more Covid cases confirmed overnight'. Pupils in year 7 and 11 will be expected to attend school as normal. Fears around the new Pirola Covid variant, or BA.2.86, have prompted ministers to bring forward this autumn's vaccine rollout as they figure out how dangerous it really is. It comes as UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data suggests cases of the bug have crept up to 54 as of September 18 - an increase of 12 in a week. Of these cases, 10 have been hospitalised - though no deaths have yet been reported. These figures likely underestimate the real situation, as the government spiked nationwide testing. Millions have already had the bug with the Brits having a high level of protection due to the huge vaccine roll out. What to do if you have Covid The NHS advises people with symptoms try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if they have symptoms. It says people should only return to normal activities when they feel better or do not have a high temperature. If a child has mild symptoms such as a runny nose, sore throat or mild cough, and they feel well enough, they can go to school){kind=link}
A SECONDARY school has been forced to turn away three year groups due to a “rapid spike” in Covid cases.
Uppingham Community College in Rutland told parents in a letter yesterday that 13 teaching staff members were absent on Tuesday.
It means children in years 8 to 10 will be working from home between today and Friday.
Principal Ben Solly wrote: “We have covered all lessons so far, using our staff who are in school, along with some external supply teachers we have been able to secure.
“However, we have reached a point where it is becoming unsafe to have all year groups in school.”