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Coronavirus outbreak in West Lothian town reaches local school

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Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.An outbreak of Covid-19 in a West Lothian town has reached a local school.West Lothian Council say that there is one confirmed Covid-19 case at St Joseph’s Primary in Whitburn, with a small number of pupils also isolating, as transmission rates soar in the area.A West Lothian Council spokesperson said: “There has been a confirmed case within the school community and we are working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all national guidance.“Whenever there is a confirmed case within a school community, we will liaise directly with parents to make them aware and provide any necessary advice from NHS Lothian Health.

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