O'Growney NS not closed as part of the 'contact tracing process'

Following the closure of O'Growney National School in Athboy today, the Department of Education has issued a statement saying no school has been closed as part of the ongoing contact tracing process regarding the second confirmed case of Covid19 (Coronavirus).

"The Department of Education and Skills has been in contact with one school which closed to pupils today. This school will re-open tomorrow," according to a statement from the Department.
"It is essential that any decisions regarding school closures  in relation to Covid-19 are proportionate, necessary and based on specific public health advice. No other response is appropriate.
"The Departments of Health and Education are in constant communication regarding Ireland's responsiveness to Covid19," the statement concluded.

The O'Growney National School Parents Association's Facebook Page posted about the closure of the school; "Dear Parents, We have closed the school as a precaution and are waiting further instructions from The HSE."