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School shuts its doors after norovirus outbreak

Work is underway to deep clean a school in Farmhill following an outbreak of norovirus. 

The Department of Education and Children has closed Ballacottier Primary School today:

It follows advice from Public Health - parents were informed of the decision by letter yesterday

The school says it's 'imperative' that children do not return to school on Monday if they still have symptoms - Pauline Garcia is from the department: 

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