School asks parents to work as cleaners in battle to stop coronavirus spread

PARENTS have been asked to work as temporary cleaners at a Durham school in a bid to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Headteacher Andy Byers has called on mums and dads to step in and keep Framwellgate School bug-free.

In a letter to parents, Mr Byers outlined the school's action plan for dealing with the Covid-19 outbreak.

"If you are interested in working for us on a temporary basis (not glamorous, I know, but essential) then please let the school know as soon as possible."

He said cleaners are already at "full capacity".

So far nobody has been struck down with symptoms.

If you're interested in working for us on a temporary basis (not glamorous, I know, but essential) then please let the school know as soon as possible

“We will ensure that soap dispensers remain topped up and aim to clean the toilets more regularly," he said.

“In order to do this, we may need to employ more staff hours."

Mr Byers was praised for his "comprehensive but measured advice" in the letter.

However, he admitted his note was one he 'hadn't envisaged writing'.

His call for help was made as fears grow that a British man has become the second person to die in the UK from the bug.

The man, aged in his 80s, is said to have died from the disease while being treated at Milton Keynes Hospital in Buckinghamshire.

So far, 163 people in the UK have been infected with the coronavirus.

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