COUNTY health bosses have confirmed a positive Covid-19 case at Bournemouth's Bearwood Primary and Nursery School.

Sam Crowe, director of public health for Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) councils, said: "We are aware of a confirmed case of Covid-19 at Bearwood Primary and Nursery School.

"The school is working closely with Public Health Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 14-days.

"Contacts of the confirmed case should get tested if they go on to develop symptoms.

"Even if people test negative, they must still self-isolate for 14-days."