Special TB team to check on children

SPECIAL arrangements are being made for children who are expected to need X-rays and paediatric referrals following an outbreak of tuberculosis which will delay the re-opening of a Cork city primary school until September 6.

A special outbreak control team is heading up the investigation into the scare and the Health Service Executive (HSE) has set up an information telephone line to assist parents and allay fears following the discovery of the illness at Ballintemple National School, Cork.

The HSE said it had made arrangements with Cork University Hospital regarding anticipated radiology and paediatric referrals which will be required by children over the coming weeks.