Two staff members at Suffolk school test positive for coronavirus
Around 50 students and seven staff members at a school in Bury St Edmunds are self-isolating following the positive tests.
Suffolk County Council's confirmed that one member of support staff and one member of the teaching staff at King Edward VI School have tested positive for Covid-19.
Approximately 50 students and seven staff members are now self-isolating at home for 14 days following advice from Public Health England and Public Health Suffolk.
Lee Walker, who's Headteacher at the school, said: "We are continuing to work very closely with Suffolk County Council and Public Health England, all of whom continue to advise us. The health, safety and well-being of out school community remains our number one priority."
An Incident Management Team, consisting of representatives from Public Health England, Public Health Suffolk, Children & Young People services at Suffolk County Council, and the school's Leadership Team, has been formed to deal with the issue.
Stuart Keeble, who's the Director of Public Health at Suffolk County Council, said: "Understandably this news may worry parents, we want to reassure you that the risk of Covid-19 to children and transmission of it between children and staff is low.
"It is safe for children to be in school and incredibly important for their development and wellbeing.
"We will continue to offer our guidance to King Edward VI School and support them to protect students and staff to be at school safely."
Dr Jorg Hoffman, who's Deputy Director for Health Protection, Public Health England East, said: "We have worked with the school to identify any staff and students who need to self-isolate before returning to school. Using the bubble system in schools can help us to do that quickly, efficiently and without causing disruption to the rest of the school. Our ultimate aim is to protect the staff and pupils of the school and prevent any further spread."