Case of Coronavirus confirmed at Dorchester Middle School
The school remains open.
A case of Coronavirus has been confirmed at Dorchester Middle School.
Public Health Dorset say the school remains open and all close contacts have been informed.
Sam Crowe, Director of Public Health for Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Councils said:
"We are aware a confirmed case of COVID-19 at Dorchester Middle School.
"The school 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 case have been notified and advised to self-isolate for 14-days.
"Contacts of the confirmed case should get tested if they go on to develop symptoms.
"Even if people test negative, they must still self-isolate for 14-days."
A member of staff has also tested positive at Westfield Arts College Special School in Weymouth.
A small group of students and staff are self-isolating.
The school also remains open.