PUPILS at Llanidloes High School are being asked to self-isolate after a Covid-19 case was confirmed at the school.

Powys County Council this afternoon confirmed that some pupils and staff are self-isolating after a pupil tested positive for coronavirus.

A spokesperson for Powys Council said: “The confirmed case has meant that some pupils and staff at Llanidloes High School have been asked to self-isolate after a pupil tested positive for Covid-19.

“Families of pupils that have been identified as having had potential contact with the case have been informed of the situation.”

Cllr Phyl Davies, Cabinet Member for Education, added: “Our education officers have worked quickly with staff at Llanidloes High School to minimise the risk for everybody concerned.

"Affected families have been contacted by staff.

“A focussed clean has taken place at the school and all other pupils will continue to attend school next week as planned.”