THIRTY students from a Dorset primary school are isolating after one confirmed Covid case.

Thirty students and 'some staff' from Upton Junior School in Poole are all isolating after one case of Covid-19 was confirmed.

A spokesman for the school said: "We have had one case of coronavirus within the school so we have a whole class isolating which is about 30 students. There are some staff isolating as well."

One student from Wey Valley Academy is also isolating after they tested positive for coronavirus.

In a letter sent home to parents, principal Rob Russell said: "We have been advised this morning that a student has been identified with a confirmed case of Covid-19.

"The person who has tested positive was not in school during their infectious period so there is no requirement for any students or staff to self-isolate. You do not need to take any action.

"The school remains open and, providing your child remains well, they can continue to attend school as normal. We will keep you informed should anything change."

As reported, roughly 100 students from Queen Elizabeth's School in Wimborne are isolating after five Year 9 students tested positive for coronavirus.

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."