Pupil tests positive for Covid-19 at Cornish primary school

26 children and three members of staff are having to self isolate for 14 days.

Author: Jo Symes Published 9th Oct 2020
Last updated 9th Oct 2020

A school in Cornwall has confirmed that a pupil has tested positive for coronavirus.

Bugle School has this afternoon (Friday 9th Octover) sent an urgent notice to parents via its social media page regarding the issue.

A letter to all parents has been sent informing them of the current situation and provide advice on how to support their children, should they develop symptoms.

Parents of the year group affected, which consists of 26 children and three members of staff, have already received notification informing them that their child must stay at home and self-isolate for 14 days.

Over the weekend, the school will be fogged and will remain open with stringent health & safety hygiene procedures in place.

The school has said that children should continue to attend as normal if they remain well.

Pirate FM has contacted Cornwall Council and the Aspire Academy Trust for a comment.