Second Welwyn Hatfield school being tested for swine flu
A SUSPECTED case of swine flu has been identified at a second Times Territory school. A pupil at Monk's Walk School, in Knightsfield, WGC is currently under investigation. A statement from headteacher Philip Bunn, posted on the school's website, reads:
A SUSPECTED case of swine flu has been identified at a second Times Territory school.
A pupil at Monk's Walk School, in Knightsfield, WGC is currently under investigation.
A statement from headteacher Philip Bunn, posted on the school's website, reads:
"The student is recovering at home.
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"The school has been advised that no actions are necessary and the school will remain open as usual.
"Students should come to school as normal."
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It adds: "The school is working closely with the Health Protection Agency, NHS colleagues and local authority to monitor the situation."
The news follows a suspected outbreak of swine flu at Sherrardswood School in Welwyn.
For more on this story see today's Welwyn & Hatfield Times.
