by Q Radio News
A school in Portadown is to close today and tomorrow (Thursday and Friday) due to a number of positive Covid-19 test results.
Clounagh Junior High has asked parents and guardians to collect pupils as soon as possible.
It comes just days after a cluster of cases was confirmed at Craigavon Senior High in the town - forcing it to close its doors.
The Portadown campus closed after 48 pupils tested positive.
Due to a number of Positive COVID-19 tests Clounagh JHS will be CLOSED - Thursday 19th & Friday 20th November, 2020 to...
Posted by Clounagh Junior High School on Thursday, 19 November 2020
Ulster Unionist MLA Doug Beattie praised staff for their response to the outbreak.
The school says it will be in contact with families regarding pupils returning to class.
£14,000 pay increase recommended for Northern Ireland Assembly members
Police receive more than 100 referrals in Presbyterian Church safeguarding case
Bus driver dies at scene of crash involving school children
Jury sworn in at Natalie McNally murder trial
‘Absolute relief’ for Chloe Mitchell’s family as trial to go ahead next month