Pupil tests positive for Covid-19 at Midlothian primary school

Pupils at a Midlothian primary school are in self-isolation today after a confirmed case of Covid-19.

Children who have been in direct contact with the affected student at Strathesk Primary School have been told to stay at home for two weeks and follow relevant advice.

Parents and carers were contacted by health chiefs at NHS Lothian last night, August 31, following the positive case.

The school remains open.

A pupil has tested positive at Strathesk Primary in Midlothian (Google)

In a statement, NHS Lothian said: "There has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school.

"Children who have been in direct contact with the confirmed case have been contacted and given advice.

"The school remains open and if your child has not been contacted then they should continue to attend school if they remain well."

Earlier today we reported an entire class at a Dunfermline school is in quarantine, as well as those who use a local bus service to travel home, after a pupil tested positive.

Students at Currie Community High School in Edinburgh are also staying at home after a positive case was confirmed yesterday.