Another positive Covid-19 case at Weymouth school

Radipole Primary has put additional precautions in place.

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 13th Oct 2020

It's been confirmed that there's been another coronavirus case connected to Radipole Primary School in Weymouth.

Close contacts of those affected have been asked to self-isolate for 14 days.

That includes two Year 6 classes.

This comes just a week after two reception classes at the school were sent home due to a positive test result.

They're still self-isolating but the rest of the school remains open.

In a statement, Sam Crowe, Director of Public Health for Dorset said:

"We are aware of confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Radipole Primary School in Weymouth. The school is 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 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."