A number of pupils have been sent home from an Aberystwyth secondary school today, following a confirmed case of coronavirus, the Cambrian News understands.

A group of pupils at Ysgol Penweddig - believed to be in Year 11 - are said to have been sent home from the school today and have been asked to self-isolate.

The move comes after a positive Covid-19 case was said to have been confirmed at the school, which has around 600 pupils.

Ceredigion County Council has been asked to comment.

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