TWO cases of coronavirus have been confirmed at a Southampton school.

Parents and carers of students in two class groups at Ludlow Junior Academy have been told that their child must isolate for two weeks as a “precautionary measure.”

Southampton City Council has said they are aware of 15 cases in total in schools in the city, with that figure including both pupils and staff.

Andrew Simpson, Chair of Trustees of Ludlow Junior Community Academy, said: "We have advised Public Health England that there have been two isolated cases of Covid-19 within the school.

"We have taken prompt action to put in place measures needed to minimise the spread of the virus.

Daily Echo:

“Following advice from Public Health England and our own risk assessment, over 2 separate occasions we have informed the parents and carers of a total of 53 pupils in 2 class groups that their child must be kept home and to isolate for two weeks as a precautionary measure as they are deemed to have been in close contact with the confirmed cases.

"We will continue to monitor the situation in coordination with Public Health England and the council.

Mr Simpson urged parents to continue to send their children to school.

“We would like to reassure the school community that all guidance is being followed and pupils in other classes should continue to attend school, unless they have symptoms of coronavirus.”