Thirteen staff and three children at Arnold House children’s home, in Northampton, have tested positive for the virus since mid-May, Northamptonshire County Council has said.
Councillor Fiona Baker, cabinet member for children's services at the council, said despite staff sickness “there is adequate staffing in place and that staff continue to have access to the required PPE for this setting”.
She added: “The welfare of children is our top priority and we have been working closely with Public Health England and the local public health team to ensure the situation is managed appropriately.
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