A POSITIVE Covid-19 case has been confirmed at Tudor Grange Academy Redditch.

Dr Kathryn Cobain, director for Public Health for Worcestershire said: "This case was quickly identified, and the school is being supported by Public Health.

"Additional measures have been put in place to protect the school and help minimise any further disruption."

Schools across the county are facing ever-growing pressure to stay open safely whilst dealing with students and staff being forced to self-isolate.

The county council have now recommended all parents and carers wear masks when on school property.

Dr Cobain said: "In some schools it is physically difficult for parents to adhere to two metre social distancing, so we are following recommendations and advising that parents should wear face coverings when they enter all school sites.

"Our schools are following the government guidance and no circuit breaker is planned. Should the Government’s position change on this, we will of course support our schools in delivering the necessary actions.

"As we approach half term I would ask all our school communities to really consider who you mix with and spend time with over the holidays.

"Now is not the time to visit your elderly and vulnerable relatives and we should all be following the rule of 6, not meeting up in big groups.

"Let’s keep Worcestershire in tier one of measures, and stay safe this half term.”