: Independent Schools Stop Press January 2020 Wuhan Coronavirus - Schools Need to Take Action ​ Wuhan Coronavirus (WN-CoV) is a new type of infectious disease, first identified in Wuhan City, in the Hubei Province of China at the beginning of the year. Typical symptoms include tiredness, fever, a cough and/or breathing difficulties, which may progress to severe pneumonia. The Chinese authorities believe that the virus could be infectious during the incubation period of up to 14 days and before a person is symptomatic. There are currently no effective drugs or vaccines. We would recommend that all schools now assess the risk, with particular care to identify those with impaired immunity who are at particular risk and put appropriate measures in place to control that risk. Please click the button below to read the developments and considerations you should be taking to mitigate the risk.​ Read Our Recommendations Tabitha Cave tcave@vwv.co.uk 0117 314 5381 We respect your privacy, you can update your email preferences at any time. See our privacy page to find out how we use and protect your data. Subscribe to Our Law Brief This newsletter is sent in accordance with the EU Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive. Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC384033, registered office Narrow Quay House, Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA. A list of members may be inspected at the registered office. The term Partner means a member of Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP or a senior employee of equivalent standing. Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA 597329).A member of The Association of European Lawyers with representative offices throughout the EU & Central & Eastern Europe. DISCLAIMER: This publication is for guidance only. Reliance should not be placed upon it and nor should action be taken, without obtaining advice in respect of the specific circumstances applicable. We will be pleased to offer such advice or assistance. Problems viewing this email? View online