PUPILS and staff at another Flintshire primary school have been told to self-isolate after a positive case of coronavirus.

Sealand CP is the fifth school this week to have reported a positive case and asked pupils and staff to isolate for 14-days.

Claire Homard, Chief officer Education and Youth said: "The County Council has been informed of and is advising on a confirmed case of Covid-19 at Sealand CP School. The school has followed all the appropriate protocols and engaged with the NHS Test, Trace and Protect (TTP) Team and the Council’s Environmental Health Team.

"Pupils and staff identified as close contacts of the confirmed case have been informed and are now self-isolating for 14 days in line with national guidance. This advice relates only to the Yr 4 group at the current time.

"The school remains open and it is not necessary for any other child to self-isolate, stay away from school or to be tested, unless they are advised to do so by the TTP team or if they develop symptoms of Covid-19.

"Parents are encouraged to remain calm but vigilant and not send their child to school if they are unwell. If a parent believes their child is showing symptoms of Covid-19 they should book a test by going to https://gov.wales/apply-coronavirus-covid-19-test."