The spread of the deadly coronavirus has become very troubling as it has touched the institution, where Prince George and Princess Charlotte attends.
Gladly, Thomas’s Battersea in South London, is taking precautions to be extra careful with the kids in their care.
A spokesperson, in a statement, for the school confirmed on Wednesday to several UK media outlets that several of its students have self-isolated due to suspected coronavirus symptoms, and they were actively awaiting test results.
She said: “Like all schools we are taking the potential risks connected with the spread of Covid-19 very seriously and to this end are following government guidance to the letter around both prevention against infection and in dealing with cases where any staff or pupils are suspected of being exposed to the virus or who display any symptoms. We currently have a very small number of pupils who have been tested and these individuals are currently, as per government advice, remaining at home pending the receipt of their test results.”
The school has reportedly informed all the parents of its 550 students, including William and Kate, who have their two young children 6-year-old George and four-year-old Charlotte in the institution.
However, as at Thursday morning, there is no indication these students whose parents became suspicious about their health after a trip to northern Italy, had the worldwide virus yet, but they were staying home from school as a precautionary measure.
Health officials have warned the public of the potential for a major outbreak to hit the United States soon, among other western nations and nearly 3,000 people have died from confirmed cases of the virus, too, according to the World Health Organization, though only 44 of those deaths have occurred outside China. There is no vaccine yet for the virus, which initially presents itself with symptoms similar to pneumonia.
It’s good to note that British schools and public places are already noting this and taking decisive action is hopefully a smart move should the virus continue to spread.
