ANOTHER pupil from a Worcester school has tested positive for coronavirus.

The pupil, from Bishop Perowne CE College, tested positive during this weekend, though the school did not confirm which year group they are in.

A spokesman confirmed there was a positive case confirmed over the weekend.

They also said the school has worked with the Public Health England team to identify the classroom and social contacts of the individual affected.

This means the school has had to only partially close the bubble concerned.

The newest test comes after a pupil from Bishop Perowne tested positive last month.

At the time, Dr Kathryn Cobain, director for public health for Worcestershire said: “An individual from Bishop Perowne CE College has tested positive for COVID19.

“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.

“The Local Outbreak Response Team advised which students needed to self-isolate for 14 days in line with guidance and these students will continue their learning through remote access.”

The school shared the information with parents, saying in a statement: “We received notification on Saturday evening of a positive case of COVID for a student who attends Bishop Perowne.

“On Sunday morning, we immediately informed the Department for Education and the Local Outbreak Response Team who made a full risk assessment of the details of the case and our control measures and then advised us as to how to proceed.

“Asking students to self-isolate is more than just asking them not to come to school and is a serious matter and a civic responsibility. Students identified must not leave the house until the date published.”