Strict control measures are in place at Hermitage Academy to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, Argyll and Bute Council has said.
The authority released a statement last night, two days after two pupils at the Helensburgh school were confirmed as positive cases of the virus.
There is also no evidence of transmission of the virus within the school, the council also said.
One of the pupils concerned is in S2 and the other is in S4.
The statement also backed up the views of local councillors who have previously said youngsters should continue to attend school.
A council spokesperson said: “We are aware that positive Covid-19 cases can cause some local anxiety in the community.
“Please be reassured that NHS Highland’s health protection team is working closely with colleagues within Argyll and Bute Council to continually monitor the situation at Hermitage Academy.
“Strict control measures are in place at the school and there is currently no evidence of transmission within the school itself.
“Prior to reopening the school for the new term, a range of measures were implemented to meet Scottish Government guidance for schools/educational settings and this included enhanced cleaning systems.
“These remain in place to minimise the risks from Covid-19, and undertaken daily and over weekends.
“The school remains open and, unless they have been identified as a close contact, your child should continue to attend if they remain well. Children and staff should not attend school if they develop any of the common symptoms.
“For most people, Covid-19 will be a mild illness. If you develop symptoms you should remain self-isolating at home for 10 days from the date when your symptoms appeared, even if this takes you over the 14-day period currently advised.”
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