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Two primary schools on the island, including Potters Primary and another in St. George parish, are dealing with a suspected outbreak of a rare and contagious skin rash.<\/p>

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Potters Primary has alerted parents, reporting that some students have arrived with unusual rashes and open sores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The school has urged parents to seek medical attention for affected children and to keep them home until cleared by a doctor. <\/p>

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Approximately eight students at Potters Primary have presented with the rash, though its exact nature remains unidentified. <\/p>

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Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.<\/p>\n

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