More than 60 children self-isolating after confirmed Covid-19 case at Northampton primary school

A year group bubble from a primary school in Northampton is self-isolating due to a single positive Covid-19 case.

Chiltern Primary School in Chiltern Way, Duston has 63 pupils at home, as well as seven members of staff.

The Year 4 bubble will be returning to school after their two weeks self-isolation on Wednesday (September 30).

The school has also confirmed this is the only confirmed case.

A spokeswoman for the school said: "A year 4 child has tested positive and her bubble of 63 children and seven staff are isolating until Tuesday September 29; returning to school on September 30.

“There have been no other confirmed cases within that isolating bubble.

“PHE and the DFE have confirmed our processes and risk assessments are correct, appropriate and in line with all guidance issued to date.”

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