The students of a Kerry secondary school where a positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed have been commended for their behaviour.
Yesterday, a first-year student, who was only in school for three hours on Tuesday, tested positive for COVID-19.
When the school found out yesterday morning that the student had contracted the virus, other first year pupils were sent home.
The student had only minimal contact with 28 other pupils.
The principal of the secondary school says a number of students are now self-isolating, while they await a test.
Students in other classes are unaffected.
A second student who was tested is yet to receive a result.
When a case of COVID-19 is identified which is linked to an educational facility, public health professionals discuss directly with the person, or family as appropriate, and asks them about their contacts.
The principal has since praised the behaviour of all students, saying hand sanitising and social distancing measures are being strictly adhered to, while the use of facemasks is very positive.
