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A pupil at The Kingston Academy secondary free school has tested positive for coronavirus.

In an email sent to parents on Tuesday evening (March 3), which has been seen by SurreyLive, head teacher Sophie Cavanagh says that a TKA pupil has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus following a "recent return from a Category-2 area".

Ms Cavanagh's email adds: "I have spoken with Public Health England and they have advised that we remain open whilst a full risk assessment is conducted.

"We are following this advice and the school will be open on Wednesday (March 4) as usual until we are advised otherwise."

The head teacher goes on to say that the Richmond Road school, in Kingston, will provide further updates as soon as they get more information.

"I appreciate this is a concerning time, yet it is important that we maintain perspective and follow the advice of the experts in such situations," she adds.

One parent at the school has taken to Twitter to express their surprise that the school remains open. Addressing health secretary Matt Hancock, the person says: "As parents we're very concerned. Why is The Kingston Academy not closed??"

On Tuesday it was revealed that a travel agent in Norbiton, Kingston, had closed for a deep clean as a "precaution" due to an employee testing positive for coronavirus.

Travel Republic, based at 157 London Road, says all staff working alongside the employee have been notified.

There are currently two confirmed cases in Surrey, among the 51 positive tests in the UK.

Category-2 areas include China, Japan, Singapore, northern Italy and Thailand. Government advice is that anyone who has visited these countries and starts to show coronavirus symptoms should self-isolate and call NHS 111.

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