RUMOUR CONFIRMED: Another Melbourne school closed after staff member tests positive to COVID-19

RUMOUR CONFIRMED

A school in inner-Melbourne has shut its doors because of the coronavirus.

Middle Park Primary School had been closed for 24 hours after a staff member tested positive to COVID-19.

A state government spokesperson confirmed the school closure.

A deep clean of the school is currently under way, ahead of its reopening.

Currently, Australian schools are advised to remain open unless there is a confirmed case of coronavirus within the school community.

A list of schools which are currently closed is available on the education department website.

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