Schools report several more cases of Covid

SEVERAL new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed at schools in Dundee and a primary school in Perthshire.

It is understood Morgan Academy and St Paul’s Academy have both reported at least one case linked to each of them.

Dundee City Council has also confirmed a case at Rosebank Primary in the city.

It is not known how many positive cases there are in each of the schools, or how many pupils and staff are currently isolating.

A Dundee City Council spokesman said: “We are aware of cases connected to the schools and have been working closely with NHS Tayside.

“With the assistance of public health, we are ensuring that the appropriate measures are being taken.

“The schools have communicated with all families in their community directly about this,” he added.

Meanwhile, about 33 pupils and staff at Newhill Primary in Blairgowrie are currently isolating following a confirmed case that was identified within the school.

It is understood the case is linked to a primary five class, however Perth and Kinross Council did not confirm this.

“Thirty-three pupils and staff from Newhill Primary School in Blairgowrie are currently selfisolating following a confirmed case of Covid-19 being identified within the school,” a spokeswoman said.

Over the weekend, several new cases were reported, including five at Broughty Ferry secondary school Grove Academy.

Head teacher Graham Hutton conceded that the school has been facing a challenging time, during a plea he made for the introduction of blended learning.

More than 170 pupils and members of staff were forced to isolate as a result of the Grove Academy cases.

Elsewhere in the city, senior pupils at St John’s High School have moved to remote learning until after the new year.

Meanwhile, a positive case was also confirmed at Kingspark School on Tuesday.