St Francis Xavier College student from Beaconsfield campus tests positive for coronavirus
A student in Cardinia has tested positive for coronavirus, with the school now shutting its doors for deep cleaning. It’s been confirmed the student was infectious while in the schoolyard in recent weeks.
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A St Francis Xavier College student from the Beaconsfield campus has tested positive for coronavirus.
In an email sent out to parents on Wednesday, principal Vincent Feeney said the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) was investigating a confirmed case of the virus.
It’s been confirmed the student was infectious while at school on Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25.
A Diocese of Sale spokeswoman said the school had been closed after the positive case.
“All those deemed to be close contacts of the student will be contacted by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS),” the spokeswoman said.
“The Beaconsfield campus of the college will be closed from today for an environmental clean,” she said.
She said the college was liaising closely with Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited and the DHHS.
“The health, safety and wellbeing of the college community remains our priority and we commit to continuing to communicate as promptly as possible.
“Information about the reopening of the Beaconsfield Campus will be made available on the advice of DHHS, after the deep cleaning process is complete.
“We pray for our student who has coronavirus and all members of the community, as together we face the challenges of this pandemic.”
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