Corby secondary school confirms coronavirus case

A Corby secondary school has confirmed a case of coronavirus.

A Year 9 pupil at Brooke Weston Academy has tested positive for the virus and 44 close contacts have been advised to self-isolate.

Shaun Strydom, associate principal of Brooke Weston Academy, said: "A student at Brooke Weston Academy has received a positive test result for Covid-19 and is now self-isolating for 10 days.

"Due to our rigorous processes and stringent bubbles, Public Health England have advised that only students who are close contacts or in their tutor group should self-isolate as a precautionary measure for 14 days.

"The students who have been asked to stay at home will continue their learning with the support of our teachers online.

"All other students should continue to attend the academy as they would do normally, providing they have no symptoms.

"We would like to reassure our school community that all the measures we have implemented adhere to the latest guidance and we continue to do everything we can to minimise the risk for students and staff."

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