Welsh primary school closes after 30 pupils contract dreaded Norovirus winter vomiting bug

By Cathy Owen, Isobel Frodsham

A Welsh school was forced to close today after pupils and teachers contracted a winter vomiting bug.

Tongwynlais Primary shut when 30 children called in sick with the Norovirus during the weekend.

A spokesman for Cardiff Council said no other schools had been affected.

In a message to parents, head teacher Sally Phillips said the school was deep-cleaned over the weekend after a few children were diagnosed with the illness on Friday but they decided to close to "to reassess the situation".

She added: "We are deeply sorry for inconvenience this may cause for parents and carers but are left with no choice."

WalesOnline reports that the school, which has 230 pupils in Tongwynlais, near Cardiff, will reopen tomorrow.

A Public Health Wales spokeswoman said: “Public Health Wales is working closely with Cardiff City Council and partners to manage this situation and provide public health advice.

"Public Health Wales advises pupils and staff who have symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhoea to remain off school for 48 hours after symptoms cease. Where this advice means a school cannot be staffed appropriately any decisions around school closure are made by school management for operational reasons.

“We would remind anyone who is unwell at any time with diarrhoea or vomiting who is concerned about their symptoms that they should seek advice from their GP, or NHS Direct Wales especially if their symptoms are severe or last for more than 48 hours.

"Anyone who has been ill should not return to work or school for 48 hours after their last symptoms to prevent spreading infection to others.

"It is also important to avoid spreading infection to other people at home; people who are unwell should wash their hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after using the toilet and before preparing food, and should not share towels with other people.”

Advice from Public Health Wales to try and stop the spread of vomiting bugs includes:

· Keep your hands clean

 

· Avoid raw, unwashed food

 

· Don't share towels, flannels or toothbrushes

 

· Keep household surfaces clean

They say that if you do catch it: "Staying at home and keeping your hands clean can help avoid spreading the bug to others.

"You can still be infectious up to 48 hours after your symptoms go, so it’s best to avoid seeing other people during that time.

"It’s especially important to avoid visiting anyone in a hospital or care home, as it can be more serious for people who are already ill.”

 

 

When is Burns Night 2018, what is it and who is Robert Burns? All the facts and traditions you need to know about the Scottish bard

By

Georgia Morgan,

Simon Duke

Most of us have probably celebrated it at some point by having a ‘wee dram’ of whisky or tentatively tucking into some Haggis.But the origins behind Burns Night actually go back to the poetry of Scottish bard Robert Burns. His birth will be celebrated across the country with food, drink, speeches and of course renditions of Auld Lang Syne. You may be wondering why we celebrate it and where the traditions come from. Here's all you need to know.

When is Burns Night?

The wait is almost over if you’ve been itching to dig out your tartan Tam O’Shanter, See You Jimmy hat and recite some poetry as Burns Night is tonight. It falls on the same date each year with January 25 being significant as it was the day Scotland’s most famous poet, Robert Burns was born. His most popular work is arguably Auld Lang Syne, which is sung at New Year's Eve celebrations in Scotland, parts of the United Kingdom, and other places around the world every time the clock strikes midnight.

What is Burns Night?

As its name suggests, the evening is a celebration of all things 'Rabbie Burns.' Most people choose to mark it with a Burns Supper which will include some hearty cuisine and speeches.

Most of us have probably celebrated it at some point by having a ‘wee dram’ of whisky or tentatively tucking into some Haggis.

But the origins behind Burns Night actually go back to the poetry of Scottish bard Robert Burns.

His birth will be celebrated across the country with food, drink, speeches and of course renditions of Auld Lang Syne.

You may be wondering why we celebrate it and where the traditions come from. Here's all you need to know.

When is Burns Night?

The wait is almost over if you’ve been itching to dig out your tartan Tam O’Shanter, See You Jimmy hat and recite some poetry as Burns Night is tonight.

It falls on the same date each year with January 25 being significant as it was the day Scotland’s most famous poet, Robert Burns was born.

His most popular work is arguably Auld Lang Syne, which is sung at New Year's Eve celebrations in Scotland, parts of the United Kingdom, and other places around the world every time the clock strikes midnight.

Best Burns Night recipes and deals on haggis, whisky and more.

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