A SCHOOL south of Lake Macquarie will remain shut on Friday after a "possible but unconfirmed" COVID-19 case prompted the school to keep students home as a precaution.
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In a statement on Friday the school said it would be non-operational.
"The school has been advised by NSW Health of a possible but unconfirmed case of COVID-19," it said in a statement.
"A senior student from our school will have further tests and further communication will be issued this afternoon to advise if they have tested positive for COVID-19. The school will be non-operational for the on-site attendance of staff and students today as an extra precaution while we await confirmation of the result."
Health authorities have urged anyone who has been unwell or had flu-like symptoms to seek testing at nearby clinics in Erina, Gosford, and Wyong.
"Further advice will be provided today on any further actions being undertaken and advising when the school will resume on-site learning," the school said.
The potential case comes as Hunter New England Health urged vigilance for meningococcal symptoms amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The health district has recorded six cases of the invasive infection this year, with a baby less than a year old diagnosed "recently" in the greater Newcastle area.
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Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
