"I learned on May 22 of a case of Covid-19 contamination from a municipal officer who worked at the Calmette school," said Villeneuve-d'Ascq mayor Gérard Caudron in a statement this Sunday. . Consequently, this northern school group, which includes a kindergarten and a primary school, closes its doors "until further notice"
This agent, responsible in particular for the maintenance of the premises, worked from 13 to 15 May "outside the presence of the pupils", but "potentially with the teachers present".
And, on May 18, "in the presence of the students and the teaching team" as well as "on the restoration time", specifies the mayor.
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"Although there was no direct contact with the children and in compliance with the precautionary principle, I nevertheless decided to temporarily close the Calmette school group and the attached Reception and Leisure Center [ …] And until further notice, ”he continues.
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The premises "will be disinfected and all the recommendations of the health authorities will be strictly applied", concludes the mayor.