Confirmed Covid-19 case at Salisbury primary

As a result all Year 3 pupils, a total of 26 children, and two members of staff are self isolating for 14 days.

In a statement Wiltshire Council stressed "the self-isolation of the pupils is very precautionary to minimise any risk to others."

The school has already arranged for those pupils to continue their learning at home up to and including Friday 9th of October.

Jenny Purchase, Headteacher at Winterbourne Earls said:

"We have written to all parents and carers to explain the situation. I am really grateful to them for their understanding and support as we know this will cause disruption for these families. The safety of everyone within our school community is the most important thing and we will continue to work with Wiltshire Council and Public Health England to ensure this is managed closely so that the rest of the school can continue."

Kate Blackburn, Director of Public Health for Wiltshire, said:

"These are important precautionary measures which can keep the risk of any transmission within the school community as low as possible. We'll work with Public Health England to support the school so their high standard of COVID-19 measures are maintained. "

"Anyone that is asked to self-isolate should follow the government guidance and stay at home; if they don't have symptoms they do not need to get a test. However, if a member of their household has symptoms and takes a test then they should self-isolate."

"We ask that people regularly wash hands, maintain social distancing and wear face coverings where appropriate - this is the best way to keep you and everyone safe as much as possible."

Other local schools to have reported confirmed Covid-19 cases include Wyvern St Edmunds, Bulford St Leonard's Primary and Avon Valley College in Durrington.

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