Two Newcastle primary schools have each confirmed one case of Hepatitis A, totalling two cases across the city last week. The affected schools are Benton Park Primary School in Longbenton and Central Walker Church of England Primary School in Walker.
Letters sent to parents and carers
The UK Health Security Agency sent letters to parents and carers at both schools, including information about Hepatitis A and guidance to keep the risk of spreading the illness low.
The agency confirmed on Monday that no further Hepatitis A cases had been reported in Newcastle over the weekend.
Notifiable disease process
Hepatitis A is a notifiable disease, meaning medical professionals must notify public health officials if they suspect a case. The UK HSA's North East health protection team was notified in this instance.
Public health bosses are taking action following the notification, with details of those measures available in the full story on the Newcastle schools Hepatitis A update.
