A SCHOOL in Weymouth has confirmed a member of staff within the school has tested positive for Covid-19.

An anonymous source said on Friday a person at Wyvern Academy, in Dorchester Road, had tested positive for coronavirus.

The source said the school contacted parents via email confirming the news.

A spokesman from the school has confirmed the source was correct and that all 'media enquiries' are to be dealt with by Public Health Dorset (PHD).

A spokeswoman from PHD, said: "We're aware of a confirmed case of Covid-19 at Wyvern Academy.

"The school is working closely with Public Health Dorset, Dorset 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 given relevant advice."