Coronavirus case linked to primary school at Bearsden

However, it is understood there is no evidence of transmission within Killermont Primary School itself.

A list of close contacts have been identified and they are being advised to self-isolate and are being given appropriate health advice and support.

NHS Greater Glasgow has said public health, education departments and council environmental health teams are working together to support the school and families affected.

Apart from those who are identified as close contacts, all other pupils and staff can continue to attend as normal.

Members of the public are being asked to remain vigilant and minimise the risk of coronavirus by maintaining social distancing, regular hand washing, and being on the look-out for symptoms.

A spokesperson for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde added: “There is no need for anyone to seek a test if they are not experiencing any symptoms but anyone with one or more of the symptoms should immediately self-isolate and order a test on the NHS inform website www.nhsinform.scot or by calling 0800 028 2816.”

The Herald has contacted East Dunbartonshire Council this morning (Tuesday, August 25) for an update on the situation.

Full statement from NHS Greater Glasgow, below.

“Our Test and Protect team is carrying out COVID-19 contact tracing around the following school in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area:

Killermont Primary School, East Dunbartonshire

At this time there is no evidence of transmission within the school itself. To respect and maintain patient confidentiality, no further details will be released.

Public Health, education departments and Council environmental health teams are working together to support schools and families affected

Within the school, Public Health teams have systematically established a list of close contacts. Test and Protect staff are contacting those identified as contacts. These close contacts are being advised to self-isolate and being given appropriate advice and support.

Robust control measures are in place within the school. Apart from those who are identified as close contacts, all other pupils and staff can continue to attend as normal.

Our Test and Protect team continues to perform a vital role in contacting those who we believe to be close contacts of confirmed cases. Anyone who may have been exposed is being given appropriate advice.

We ask the public to remain vigilant. The general measures to minimise the risk of COVID-19 remain the same - social distancing, regular hand washing, and being on the look-out for symptoms.

There is no need for anyone to seek a test if they are not experiencing any symptoms but anyone with one or more of the symptoms should immediately self-isolate and order a test on the NHS inform website www.nhsinform.scot or by calling 0800 028 2816.”