New case of Covid-19 at a school in Weymouth

Close contacts have been told to self-isolate.

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 13th Nov 2020

There's been another confirmed case of Covid-19 at Westfield Arts College in Weymouth.

The school remains open and all close contacts have been informed.

There was a previous case at Westfield Arts College in September.

Sam Crowe, Director of Public Health for Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Councils said:

"We are aware of a confirmed case of COVID-19 at Westfield Arts College 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 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."