Tahatai Coast School in Papamoa will be closed on Friday due to the strong possibility of a positive Covid-19 result from within the school community.

The school, which is located in Evans Rd, was notified of the case on Thursday afternoon by the Ministry of Health and will be closed tomorrow to enable testing for all students, staff and parents.

The principal of Tahatai Coast School Matt Skilton published a notice to the school’s website on Thursday evening.

“This afternoon we received information from the Ministry of Health that there is a strong likelihood of a positive Covid-19 result within our Tahatai Coast School community,” writes Matt.

“It is times like this that we have been preparing for and I know we can work through this together.”

Matt says that they are receiving full assistance and guidance from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education.

“They are continually keeping in regular contact, and as more information becomes available, it will be shared with you,” writes Matt.

“Tomorrow, Friday 19th November Tahatai Coast School will be closed.

“Closing the school is to enable testing to occur for all students and yourselves.”

Matt says the Ministry of Health's advice is for everybody to be tested.

A testing station will be in operation specifically for Tahatai Whānau tomorrow.

“This will be located in the 'Kiss'n'Go' area at the front of Tahatai Coast School from 9am – 6pm.”

Alternative testing locations can be found on the Healthpoint website at www.healthpoint.co.nz.

Source: SunLive.co.nz