Coronavirus in Scotland: Peterhead primary closes after two Covid cases

NHS Grampian said it was working to identify close contacts of the staff members at Peterhead Central

An Aberdeenshire primary school has been closed after two employees tested positive for Covid-19.

NHS Grampian said it was working to identify close contacts of the staff members at Peterhead Central.

Aberdeenshire Council said a number of staff at the school were currently self isolating.

During her daily media briefing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon revealed one of the cases was connected to a "household cluster".

The school had been due to reopen on Wednesday for the first time since March but was unable to do so due to weather conditions.

The local authority said the latest closure was a "public health decision".

An Aberdeenshire Council spokeswoman said: "Peterhead Central Primary School will remain closed for the remainder of the week as arrangements are made to ensure suitable staffing numbers for the school to reopen.

"Further information will be provided to parents when we are able to confirm an opening date."

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