Child feels unwell with any of the symptoms of COVID-19
- New continuous cough and/or
- Fever/high temperature and/or
- Loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste.
- Parents/carers arrange a test for the symptomatic child online at www.nhsinform.scot or call 0800 028 2816.
- Child and household should remain isolating at home while waiting for the test result.
- Parent/carer should notify school of a positive/ negative result within normal school hours (8am- 5pm) by emailing: admin@st-catherines.edin.sch.uk
- If the child’s receives a positive result after 5pm or at the weekends, please contact 0131 200 2000
The Health Protection Team will be informed of a positive result and will contact the school to follow up school contacts and to provide further advice.
Covid Arrangements- Christmas Holidays
From Tuesday 22nd December until Wednesday 6th January any notifications of positive Covid tests and the need to self- isolate will be handled centrally by City of Edinburgh Council. If your child has any of the three main symptoms call 0800 028 2816 or visit at www.nhsinform.scot to book a test. If your child receives a positive diagnosis of Covid during this time, please call 0131 200 2000 as soon as possible to allow contact tracing to begin.
NHS 24 has a dedicated COVID mental health support service (Dial 111)
Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87
Samaritans 116 123
SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) 0344 800 0550
St Catherine's R.C. Primary School 