The letter below sets out the new arrangements for  COVID-19 positive cases.   The major change is that Test and Protect will solely handle the close contact situation and be responsible for making contact with pupils.

Another change is the definition of a close contact

“Your child would only be identified as a contact if they have had prolonged close contact with the case (someone who tests positive for COVID-19) – e.g. same household, overnight stays.”

1. Letter for the new term – schools – August 2021 – NHSL – v3 ML final