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'Slight decrease' in students attending Island hub schools

'Dip in numbers reflects latest restrictions' - Education Minister

There's been a 'slight decrease' in the number of children going to the Island's hub schools, after just over a week into the circuit break lockdown.

It comes after a child tested positive for coronavirus last weekend, after attending St Mary's Primary School for two days.

However, more than 90 contacts were tested as a result, which all came back negative.

Education Minister Alex Allinson says the dip in numbers reflects people adapting to the current restrictions:

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