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Chief Medical Officer, Dr the Most Honourable Kenneth George, has confirmed that one student at Hillaby Turner’s Hall Primary School has tested positive for scarlet fever.
However, he says teachers have been reassured that there is no need for the Ministry to close the St Thomas-based institution.
Dr George also confirmed that laboratory results showed evidence of past dengue fever infections in three children.
He told CBC News that officials from the ministry visited the school this morning and held a cordial meeting with approximately 30 teachers to explain the current situation and help allay concerns surrounding the development.
Scarlet fever is spread through person-to-person contact, particularly via respiratory droplets and close physical contact.
Dr George said standard public health measures remain appropriate and effective, including good hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, regular cleaning of classroom surfaces, and continued attention to mosquito bite prevention across the wider community.
He noted that the Ministry of Educational Transformation has already implemented the recommended measures.
Parents are being reminded that children who are unwell should remain at home and only return to school after they have been medically assessed and cleared.
