Knockbreck Primary School, and Craighill Primary School, Tain are to be closed from today until further notice.
A pupil and a member of staff were taken ill over the weekend and the circumstances have been assessed by the NHS and the Council.
There is no evidence at this stage that this instance is related to Coronavirus COVID-19, however, the decision has been made as a precautionary measure, based on a number of factors and on liaison with public health.
The usual school closures procedures have been followed.
