Statement for parents and carers

As you will be aware, there has been a lot of information in the news about

returning trips to Italy over half term in light of the recent measures put in place

by the Italian Authorities on Coronavirus.

We would like to assure you that there is no cause for concern, none of the

school trips run by Hertfordshire schools were within the ten towns which the

Italian Authorities have put on quarantine measures and Hertfordshire

residents remain at low risk.

If you have returned from the quarantined towns and develop flu like

symptoms, please stay at home, avoid contact with other people and call

NHS111.

Taking basic hygiene precautions remains the best way to reduce the chances

of spreading any virus: sneeze or cough into a tissue, bin it, wash your hands

frequently and don’t touch your face unless you’ve just washed your

hands. Using a normal detergent to clean the surfaces people touch regularly

like door handles and lift buttons is also sensible.

Please visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus for the most up to date advice.