Weymouth College students self-isolate after confirmed coronavirus cases

The college, based on Cranford Avenue, has written to parents and carers on Thursday (October 22) to confirm the news.

The two students last attended Weymouth College on Friday, October 16 and Monday, October 19 and have since tested positive for Covid-19.

Students who have been in close contact with the affected people have been advised to self-isolate for 14 days from last point of contact.

A spokeswoman for Weymouth College said: "Weymouth College advise that there have been two confirmed cases of Covid-19 within the student body.

"The students last attended Weymouth College on Friday, October 16 and Monday, October 19 and in line with Public Health England and Department for Education advice – other students who have been in close contact with the students via their ‘class bubbles’ have already been contacted and advised to self-isolate for 14 days from the last point of contact. 

"We are pleased to be able to confirm that the College will continue to support students who need to self-isolate through remote learning. We are in the process of contacting all parents and carers as well as the wider student population.

Two students have tested positive for Covid-19, the college has said

"The college remains open and we are confident that our established systems of control are sufficiently robust in design to limit the spread of the virus in line with government guidelines.

"It remains critical that students consistently adhere to covid-safe hygiene practices and continue to stay in class bubbles, avoid mixing of bubbles and maintain a two-metre distance from other students in classrooms wherever possible unless additional PPE is used."

The college has deployed a number of social distancing measures to curb any spread of coronavirus, which include keeping two metres apart, washing their hands and installation of one-way systems. 

Weymouth College has also recommended that face coverings should be worn by staff, students and visitors in all communal areas of the college – including corridors, canteen areas, and reception.

Colleges and schools have advised parents and carers that if their child develops symptoms of Covid-19, he or she must be tested via the NHS online portal or by calling 119. The household should also isolate until they receive the test results giving the all-clear.