The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is calling for urgent transparency from Government following reports that a primary school in St Michael alerted parents to a possible case of scarlet fever involving one of its students, raising concerns about health and safety protocols in the country’s schools.

In a statement issued yesterday, the DLP said it had been made aware of a letter sent from a primary school to parents on June 10 advising them to remain vigilant after a student began displaying symptoms that could be consistent with scarlet fever. While the school reportedly noted that no confirmed diagnosis had been received, it informed families as a precautionary measure.

The opposition party said the development comes at a time when parents are already anxious about health-related issues affecting the education system, particularly concerns surrounding Hillaby Turners Hall Primary School.