Another Kettering secondary school confirms coronavirus cases

Another Kettering secondary school has confirmed coronavirus cases.

Kettering Science Academy said two pupils have tested positive for Covid-19 and a number of students are self-isoalting.

In a statement, principal Tony Segalini said: "One student in Year 7 and one student in Year 13 have received a positive test for Covid-19.

"While the cases are unrelated, Public Health England have asked 19 students in Year 7 and 16 students in Year 13 to self-isolate for 14 days from today (Thursday, October 15).

"They will be able to return to school on Monday, November 2, after the half-term. The students who have been asked to stay at home will be able to continue their learning with the support of our teachers online.

"Due to our stringent ‘bubbles’, the academy remains fully open to all students and they should continue to attend school if they are feeling well."

There have now been confirmed coronavirus cases in 18 places of education across north Northamptonshire.

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