North Cork Covid outbreak: Hundreds of parents keep children out of school

A serious outbreak of the virus has been detected at Scoil Bhríde in Rathcormac, with the board of management confirming there are cases in 'all class levels' among pupils and staff

Scoil Bhríde in Rathcormac: The deteriorating situation means the school may be forced to close, but a majority of parents have already decided to keep their children at home. 

Hundreds of parents have kept their children at home following a spike in Covid-19 cases in schools in north Cork which has also led to the withdrawal of outdoor sporting activities.

A serious outbreak of the virus has been detected at Scoil Bhríde in Rathcormac, with the Board of Management confirming that seven classes are affected — four entire classes are restricting movements while pods of children in another three classes are also isolating.