Another Sydney school closed due to new COVID-19 case

A school in Sydney's west has been closed due to a new coronavirus case linked to the school.

St Paul's Catholic College in Greystanes, near Parramatta, is being deep cleaned and will remain closed to all students and staff tomorrow, as NSW Health work to identify close contacts of the new case.

All students and staff have been directed to self isolate while contact tracing occurs.

"Health and wellbeing are our priority as we respond to COVID-19," the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta said in a statement.

"(The) Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta will keep the community updated, including about when the school will reopen."

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It is the latest in a string of school closures this week, with Double Bay Public School, Homebush Public School, Ryde Secondary College and St Gertrude's Primary School in Smithfield all closed on Friday due to positive coronavirus cases.

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