A primary school in Preston has closed following an outbreak of
E. coli 0157 in the city.
Six members of staff and more than 60 year one pupils at
Sherwood Primary in Fulwood were kept away from lessons while they
were tested for the bacteria.
Two pupils have been diagnosed with different strains of E. coli
0157.
As yet the source is unknown but health officials are
investigating its origins.
David Fann, headteacher at Sherwood, said the infection had been
“very disruptive” and had led to the whole of the Year One unit
being closed as a precaution.
The pupils and staff were told to stay away until they had
provided negative samples. No other children have tested positive
so far.
Deep cleans of classrooms, toilets, desks and chairs have taken
place and equipment such as pencils, crayons and sand from the
sandpit have been thrown away to prevent spread.