A Sydney high school will be closed today after teen diagnosed with coronavirus

A student has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the closure of his Sydney school, as NSW's health minister admits it will be difficult to contain the virus.

Epping Boys' High School. Source: Google Maps

A Year 11 student in Sydney is the latest victim of the coronavirus, prompting the state to close the high school.

NSW Health and Education says the one day closure at Epping Boys High School on Friday - affecting about 1,200 students - will enable the school community and health officials to work through a contact and containment strategy.

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