NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have confirmed that a recent cluster of coronavirus cases in Lanarkshire and in Glasgow are linked to house parties. 

A total of 14 positive cases have been identified within the two NHS regions.

A joint statement from both NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Lanarkshire confirmed that the outbreaks are connected and are being followed up by the Test and Protect service.

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It earlier emerged that a pupil from Bannerman High School in Baillieston had tested positive for coronavirus after attending class when the school reopened.

Several others at the school had also tested positive and had been self-isolating before the school's return.

A statement from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has now confirmed there is no evidence of transmission of the virus at schools, but is however connected to house parties and indoor gatherings. 

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NHSGGC’s Dr Iain Kennedy said:  “We can confirm there are links between this cluster and cases within Lanarkshire Health Board. We work closely on cross-Board issues on a regular basis, including the current clusters, where investigations are ongoing.

"There is currently no evidence of transmission in the schools. There is evidence that mixing socially, particularly around social gatherings in houses, without maintaining physical distancing measures can transmit the virus and is a factor in this investigation."

Health and local environmental health staff are working closely with the school involoved and a number of other local businesses to contact trace any further close contacts of the cases. Appropriate advice is being advice given to these individuals.