We must 'suppress virus in our homes' to keep schools safe, officials say

Children should not be kept home from school unless they require paracetamol or ibuprofen, a government spokesperson has said. File Picture.

Young children with a cold do not need to be kept at home from school, unless they require paracetamol or ibuprofen, a Government spokesperson has said.

Amid the uncertainty around the return of schools during the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been confirmed that if a parent considers their child needs over-the-counter medication they must “stay at home for 48 hours and parents or guardians should phone a GP to assess whether a test is required”.