explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Our. Earlier this month, Edinburgh Live reported there had been positive cases in fourteen schools in the area within a week-long period. A further 20 West Lothian schools have been hit with coronavirus outbreaks in the last week alone. It is understood school staff got the vaccination earlier this month. A coronavirus case has been detected at a second primary school in Bathgate. Elaine Aitken suffered from a range of symptoms, including aches, sickness, and fatigue, for around a year before seeking help. Despite the number of cases across West Lothian schools, official figures showed the rate of new infections stabilising in recent weeks. East Lothian school praised after parents told no need 'buy new school uniforms'. NHS Lothian confirmed that the pupil was self-isolating at home with their family. West Lothian. The two areas with the highest infection rate in West Lothian are Deans and Knightsridge. Telephone consultation and advice service. Have no fear, there are still some places to get a last minute bouquet this year. Edinburgh women share their experiences ahead of Sarah Everard 'Reclaim the Night' vigil, "Women are just angry and exhausted and so much of what has happened, we can relate to. There have been one or more positive cases at the following high schools: Armadale Academy, Bathgate Academy, Broxburn Academy, Deans Community High School, Inveralmond Community High School, … Broxburn Academy is just one of the schools affected. An outbreak of Covid-19 in a West Lothian town has reached a local school. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. West Lothian Council confirmed that the virus is still sweeping through schools, reports the Daily Record. BREAKING: Another West Lothian school with confirmed Covid-19 case. You can unsubscribe at any time. This cookie statement explains what cookies are, which cookies we use and why, and what you can do to manage your cookie preferences. The Ogilvie Campus for children with additional support needs (ASN) will be shut until 1 December after cases were detected. Cases overall dropped from 250 to 247. This involves each area of the country being placed in a different Level, ranging from 0 to 4. Public Health Scotland data up to November 7 shows that West Lothian had 46 new cases, with 311 over a seven day period and 2547 since records began. Almost all of the projects in the local authority's programme of works across the school estate were commenced or successfully completed over the summer period. Education staff have been threatened with possible disciplinary action for getting inoculated against Covid-19. 5. Parents and carers at Balbardie Primary School in Bathgate were told on Monday that a pupil there had "recently" tested positive for COVID-19. Updates on council services, latest news and information relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Furious Sainsbury's shopper leaves hilarious note over price of Pringles. Another school in a West Lothian town has recorded a confirmed Covid-19 case. West Lothian Council has hailed a successful summer programme of construction works on its schools and nurseries as the beginning of work was marked at the new Sinclair Academy in Winchburgh. Please give us your feedback on the website. Something went wrong, please try again later. There have been one or more cases across a raft of primary and secondary schools in the local authority, Don't miss any of Edinburgh Live's biggest stories - sign up to our daily email newsletter. Information on return to school Update on National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses 2020-21 Find links to the latest update from SQA for young people sitting SQA qualifications this session and parents/carers, released Wednesday 27th January 2021. A WEST Lothian school has been hit by at least two positive coronavirus cases. A further 14 West Lothian schools have been hit with coronavirus cases in just one week. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. ", Mystery surrounds Edinburgh incident which left 33-year-old man seriously hurt in street, Detectives are carrying out extensive enquiries in Wester Drylaw Drive in a bid to establish exactly what happened on Friday evening, Mothers Day flowers Edinburgh: Places you can still get a bouquet ahead of the big day. A further 14 West Lothian schools have been hit with coronavirus cases in just one week. 1.1 Quality of Outcomes ... for example a new High School in West Calder. West Lothian Council say that there is one confirmed Covid-19 case at St … It has been revealed that almost 300 pupils in West Lothian schools tested positive for Covid-19. More information at Coronavirus (COVID-19): school re-opening arrangements for January 2021 Will all schools/ELCs be open or will it be a number of hub schools only? The seven-day positive rate of Covid-19 … Covid-19 infections are dropping in West Lothian but they remain significantly above the national average. West Lothian school ski-ing trip cut short because of coronavirus fears ... Coronavirus in Scotland: 'Wasted doses' of Covid-19 vaccine labelled 'disgrace' by staff at EICC. They can also speak to their school to discuss their situation in confidence.”. Coronavirus in Scotland: West Lothian placed in level four of lockdown ... Schools, colleges and universities will remain open in level four as will early learning and childcare. A whole host of areas throughout the Edinburgh and Lothians have now suppressed the virus, with very low infection rates, however there are some neighbourhoods where the numbers are more stubborn. The building previously on the site has been demolished to make way for three new blocks of flats, which will create an L-shape. The school was the second in the town to return a confirmed case in recent weeks as infections spiked in the local community. West Lothian Council confirmed that the virus is still sweeping through schools, reports the Daily Record. Staff at the Livingston school have been asked to isolate and children told to stay at home. Health Coronavirus Spike in Covid-19 cases at West Lothian prison A spike in Covid-19 cases has been reported at HMP Addiewell with cases rising from from six to 90 in just over a week. 4,859 talking about this. Health Coronavirus in Scotland: Child at Bathgate primary school tests positive for Covid-19 A child at a West Lothian primary school has tested positive for Covid-19. Edinburgh could register 'fewer Covid cases than Orkney and Shetlands' by next week, Bogus workers scam West Lothian pensioner out of thousands of pounds, Edinburgh rough sleeper walking nearly 900 miles tells of isolation felt by homeless, Peter Henshaw will become 'homeless again' as he treks to London to raise money for Shelter after his own experience of living on the streets, Edinburgh police set up cordon blocking busy footpath amid 'incident', Cyclists and walkers are having turn around as the scene on the Water of Leith footpath remains taped off, Couple needed to run only pub and hotel on Scotland's 'Sunshine Island', It's been described as a 'dream job' for anyone looking for the chance to live and work on one of the UK's most beautiful islands, Edinburgh City Bypass road closure for seven weeks as part of £1million upgrade, A large section of steel barrier will be replaced in the central reservation between Calder and Dreghorn, while works will also be carried out on the four bridges spanning this section of the A720, Coronavirus Scotland: Jason Leitch provides date Scotland's travel restrictions may be removed, The National Clinical Director says more information will be set out by the First Minister next week, but it's hoped travel rules may be relaxed at the end of April, Covid Scotland: Map shows Edinburgh virus rate still among lowest in country for another week. A FRESH number of coronavirus cases at schools in West Lothian and Midlothian have been confirmed. A West Lothian primary school pupil has tested positive for coronavirus. Then add the number to your contacts as 'Edinburgh Live'. West Lothian Council has closed one of it schools for the week following an outbreak of Covid-19. ", Edinburgh police plan weekend patrols to combat 'disgraceful' abuse of bus drivers, Officers will be carrying out checks in various parts of the city this weekend to ensure there's no further anti-social behaviour on or around bus services, Covid Scotland: Locals urged to shine a light from their home to honour lives lost in lockdown. A total of 88 school pupils and eight staff members across Lothian have been told to self-isolate after a 'number of pupils' tested positive for Covid … One school has shared a heart-warming message with families urging them to send kids to school in whatever fits. This includes some changes in schools. At each level, different steps are taken to limit the spread of Coronavirus. The latest Public Health Scotland (PHS) data for the county as of March 7 … A West Lothian Council spokesperson said: “We would appeal to all West Lothian parents/carers and pupils to help us reducing the spread of Covid-19. There have been one or more positive cases at the following high schools: Armadale Academy, Bathgate Academy, Broxburn Academy, Deans Community High School, Inveralmond Community High School, St Kentigern’s Academy, St Margaret’s Academy and West Calder High School. West Lothian Council told The Courier that confirmed new positive … All West Lothian Council schools and nurseries will now return later than originally planned following the festive holidays. Shock as Edinburgh flat's ceiling collapse drops soil and debris on wife in shower, "We heard this almighty crash and suddenly you could see upstair's bath through the huge gap in the ceiling! dailyrecord.co.uk. Parents at Whitburn Academy were informed of the news toward the end of last week. Parents and carers of pupils have been urged to keep kids home if they developed symptoms of Covid-19. Find links to the latest update from SQA for young people sitting SQA qualifications this session and parents/carers, released Wednesday 27th January 2021. Scottish mum dies after being diagnosed with cancer when skin colour changed. Plans unveiled for 65 new Edinburgh flats as construction set to get underway in 2021. The shopper was pretty shocked at the price of the popular crisp. Welcome to West Lothian Council’s ninth Planning Performance Framework Report. West Lothian has been placed in Level 3, and as from Monday 2 November, the following changes will apply:- . To receive one WhatsApp message a day with Edinburgh Live's headlines, as well as breaking news alerts, text NEWS to 07899067815. The 169 cases per 100,000 in the county is just above the national average of 150. Council bosses confirmed a number of pupils at Bathgate Academy are … The proceedings will now take place on a livestream, with women urged not to gather in person. Welcome to the Police Scotland Facebook page for West Lothian. “Anyone who need specific advice on their situation concerning Covid-19 and attending school should call the NHS on 111. Edinburgh vigil for Sarah Everard cancelled due to lockdown restrictions as event moves online. A pupil also tested positive for coronavirus at Balbardie Primary School in Bathgate, West Lothian. This is in line with the latest Scottish Government advice. The capital saw less cases in the latest seven-day period as the virus rate continued to drop, while seven others areas are Covid hotspots. 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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Information and Updates, Update on National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses 2020-21, West Lothian Educational Psychology Telephone Service. NUMBERS of COVID-19 seven-day positive cases have stayed stubbornly static over the past few days in West Lothian, although Armadale saw a big drop, from 10 to four. Another five West Lothian schools have had Covid-19 outbreaks in recent weeks. ... particularly in the wake of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic and the impacts this has had in West Lothian. In Deans 11 positive cases have been recorded in the seven days up to March 9 (a rate of 384.6 per 100,000 population) while in Knightsridge 12 cases have been confirmed (a rate of 215 per 100,000 population). You can use the minimise control on the left of this pop up to complete the survey later in your visit. Meanwhile Broxburn PS, Harrysmuir Primary School, Kirkhill PS and Westfield Nursery are among those with reported cases of the virus. “Children should attend school as normal, unless one of the reason below apply: “They are showing symptoms of covid-19 - a new, continuous cough; fever; or loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste; someone in their household has the above symptoms; they are waiting for the results of a covid-19 test; they have been asked to isolate by Test and Protect; or they have returned to the UK from any country out with the exempt list in the last 14 days.