Pupils at a South Ayrshire primary school are isolating following a Covid outbreak in their class.
Ayrshire Live understands an entire class is affected at Barassie, with children having to provide negative PCR tests before returning.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran has confirmed its Test & Protect team is working to control the spread of the virus.
Lisa Davidson, assistant director of Public Health, said: "NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s Test & Protect team have been working with Barassie Primary following confirmed cases of Coronavirus.
"There are well established procedures in place in all schools to help mitigate and stop the spread of Covid-19.
"Whenever a Covid-19 case is identified with links to a school a risk assessment is carried out and specific actions are recommended depending on the circumstances within the school.
"South Ayrshire schools continue to be supported through regular conversations between education leads within South Ayrshire Council and the NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s Health Protection team.
"Rapid Covid-19 testing is now available for people without symptoms in Ayrshire - please visit https://www.nhsaaa.net/coronavirus-covid-19/testing/ for information on testing sites available near you.
"To respect and maintain patient confidentiality it is not possible to release any further information at this time.
"We appreciate this is a very worrying time.
"However, we would like to assure people that every measure is being taken to protect children and staff."
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