A PRIMARY school has reassured families it is business as usual after a pupil was tested for coronavirus.

Owlsmoor Primary School, in Sandhurst, confirmed on Friday one of their students had reported symptoms of Covid-19 and as a result was self-isolating.

The school told parents the child was being tested and to expect an update following the results.

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This evening the school has posted to its website to say the pupil tested negative for the virus.

It said: "The child who was showing symptoms of coronavirus has had a NEGATIVE result and has been released from hospital, therefore, school is open as usual tomorrow – Monday 16th March."

As part of the original letter to parents on Friday, the school stated: "

As headteacher, I am very conscious that children and indeed anyone can become very worried about COVID- 19. We will do all we can in school to reassure the children and maintain a calm learning environment.

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Current advice is clear that all pupils should attend school and there is no requirement to self-isolate unless under the conditions set out by Public Health England. Therefore, children should attend school as normal."