An Aberdeen secondary school is shut for both students and teachers today for extra cleaning due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Hazlehead Academy is closed for “precautionary cleaning” but is expected to be reopened again tomorrow.

The city council confirmed that the school would be shut “following a robust risk assessment” after a suspected and confirmed pupil case.

A spokeswoman said: “The safety of our pupils and staff is of primary importance to Aberdeen City Council.

In line with national guidelines, Hazlehead Academy will be closed today for cleaning as a precaution against coronavirus following a suspected and a confirmed pupil case. The school is scheduled to reopen tomorrow. — Aberdeen City Council (@AberdeenCC) March 16, 2020

“Following a robust risk assessment we have taken the decision to close Hazlehead Academy on Monday, March 16 to enable additional precautionary cleaning to take place.

“We look forward to welcoming our young people and staff back to Hazlehead Academy on Tuesday.”

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