A FURTHER positive Covid case has been reported at Broadlea Primary School in Lake — and two year groups have now had to self-isolate.

Years 5 and 6 have been sent home following the confirmation of the case, and a message has been sent out to all parents to inform them.

It follows an announcement yesterday (Thursday) of a first case, which was someone who had not been in school for 72 hours and therefore the school did not require anyone else to isolate.

The school said they are working with Public Health England.

A statement confirmed: "Following an individual testing positive for Covid-19 and close consultation with Public Health England and the Department for Education, the Year 5 and 6 class bubble and three staff members have been identified as needing to self-isolate as a precautionary measure, with a return date of Thursday, November 26.

“All of those that need to self-isolate have been informed, and the school remains safe and open for all other children and staff. Maintaining the education of these children is an absolute priority and they will receive high quality home learning throughout this period.

“Sharon Freeley, headteacher, said: “We remain absolutely committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our whole school community and we will carry on working closely with Public Health England to ensure we are taking all the necessary precautions.”

Ten Island schools have had cases of Covid this term.

As of yesterday, there were 403 pupils and 16 staff self-isolating across the Island.