More cases of Covid-19 in schools in Dorchester

There've been more confirmed cases of Coronavirus at schools in Dorchester.

A single case has been reported at St Osmunds Middle School.

There's also been one at Damer's First School.

Schools are not fully closed and remain open to vulnerable children and children who's parents are classed as keyworkers.

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."

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