A case of coronavirus has been confirmed at a Newport secondary school. A CASE of coronavirus has been confirmed at a Newport secondary school. Bassaleg High School received confirmation that a pupil in Year Eight had tested positive for coronavirus – and as a result the entire year group has been asked to self-isolate for 10 days. That period began on December 11 and finishes on December 21. Pupils that were not in school on Thursday December 10 and/or Friday December 11 do not need to isolate. This is in line with guidance and information from Welsh Government, Environmental Health and Newport City Council. Like other secondaries, Bassaleg School is closed this week, with pupils doing online learning for the final week of term.