Radipole Primary School (top left), St Mary’s Catholic First School (top right), Queen Elizabeth’s School (middle left), The Woodroffe School (middle right), Stoborough CofE First School (bottom left) and Broadmayne First School (bottom right) SIX schools in Dorset confirmed new Covid-19 cases ahead of them closing for the Christmas holidays last week. Radipole Primary School, based on Radipole Lane in Weymouth, confirmed there has been a Covid-19 case within the school and all close contacts of the individual had been contacted. A spokesman for Public Health Dorset said that the organisation was working with the school and Public Health South West during this period. The recent case comes after a member of the school tested positive for coronavirus earlier in December.
RESIDENTS have been urged to be cautious when considering forming Christmas bubbles over the festive season. A change in rules over Christmas means that a maximum of three households can form an exclusive Christmas bubble on Christmas Day only. And Public Health Dorset have issued advice on how to stay safe over the festive period. Rachel Partridge, assistant director of Public Health for Dorset said: “We are asking people to think very carefully about their Christmas plans. “2020 has been a tough year and we would all love to spend the festive period with loved ones, but it’s important to recognise that Covid-19 is still very much with us.
Purbeck Park Other sites will be available in the east of the county including Creekmoor and the Dolphin Swimming Pool car park in Poole. Rachel Partridge, Assistant Director of Public Health for Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole said: “Even though it is Christmas time and we all want to relax and enjoy, unfortunately we do still need to remain alert to the threat of Covid-19 and be vigilant to protect ourselves and our loved ones. “For example, if you do develop Covid-19 symptoms, you must book a test and self-isolate with anyone in your household or support bubble whilst waiting for the result.
Purbeck Park Other sites will be available in the east of the county including Creekmoor and the Dolphin Swimming Pool car park in Poole. Rachel Partridge, Assistant Director of Public Health for Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole said: “Even though it is Christmas time and we all want to relax and enjoy, unfortunately we do still need to remain alert to the threat of Covid-19 and be vigilant to protect ourselves and our loved ones. “For example, if you do develop Covid-19 symptoms, you must book a test and self-isolate with anyone in your household or support bubble whilst waiting for the result.