The Public Health Authority has recently taken over Contact Tracing in schools.
Please visit the HSC Public Health Agency for further information on this.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has been very damaging to the wellbeing of children, as well as to their education.
As we progress through the pandemic response, we must continue to strike a balance between safeguarding children’s education and wellbeing, and measures to contain COVID-19.
Having examined the evidence, the Chief Medical Officer is confident that now is the right time to introduce a more targeted approach to the identification of close contacts of COVID-19 cases in schools.
The purpose of these Questions and Answers is to address any concerns parents may have around these changes."
