The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is collaborating with Dorset Council following a norovirus outbreak at a local middle school, which announced the closure for cleaning on Facebook. Sarah Bird from UKHSA advised on managing norovirus symptoms and emphasized hygiene practices to prevent further spread. Families were urged to avoid visiting GPs unless symptoms persist. The school, amid Year 6 SATs, is consulting with the Standards and Testing Agency regarding missed tests due to closure. The Deputy Headteacher expressed gratitude for community support while ensuring a thorough cleaning, expecting a return to normalcy by Monday.
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