A PRIMARY school reported a positive case of coronavirus on the day pupils broke up for the Easter holiday.

Winton Primary School in Bournemouth has asked some pupils and staff to self-isolate for 10 days following confirmation of the case on Thursday April 1.

A spokesman for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council said: "We are aware of a confirmed positive case of Covid-19 at Winton Primary School.

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"The school is working closely with Public Health Dorset, BCP Council and Public Health England South West to ensure that all necessary measures are being met.

"All close contacts of the confirmed case have been notified and advised to self-isolate for 10 days. If close contacts go on to develop any symptoms, they must book a PCR test."