40 pupils self-isolating at Portland school
A year 8 pupil has tested positive for coronavirus at Atlantic Academy, Portland.
Last updated 18th Jun 2021
40 pupils are self-isolating at a school on Portland.
It's after a Year 8 pupil at Atlantic Academy tested positive for coronavirus.
A spokesperson for Aspirations Academies Trust said:
''One Year 8 student has tested positive for Covid after returning to school from half-term break. 40 students are now self-isolating and have resumed online learning. They are all expected back at school Friday June 25th.''
It's also believed pupils are self-isolating at Thomas Hardye school in Dorchester.
Sam Crowe, Director of Public Health for Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Councils said:
"We are aware that a number of schools in Dorset have received confirmed cases of COVID-19. These schools are working closely with Public Health Dorset, Dorset Council and Public Health England South West to ensure that all necessary measures are being met.
"All close contacts of the confirmed cases have been notified and need to self-isolate for 10 days. Contacts of the confirmed cases should get tested if they go on to develop symptoms. Even if people test negative, they must still self-isolate for 10 days."