TWO schools in East Lothian have reported positive cases coronavirus today (Wednesday).

A “small number of people” from North Berwick High School have tested positive for coronavirus.

The news was shared by NHS Lothian and the school’s headteacher Lauren Rodger this morning.

These latest cases are in addition to the two reported last week, one on Wednesday and one on Saturday, making this the third time in a week North Berwick High School has reported positive cases.

A number of people have been contacted as they have been in close contact with the confirmed cases.

They will all now need to self isolate and each have been issued with the appropriate guidance and advice.

The statement from Mrs Rodger and NHS Lothian said: “We have been working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all national guidance.

“If you have not been contacted directly to tell you your child is a close contact, then there is no requirement to self isolate and your child will be able to return to school on Tuesday 27 October after half term.

“If you have any concerns in the meantime, or if you need to book a COVID-19 test because your child has developed symptoms (high temperature, a new continuous cough and/or a loss or change in sense of smell or taste) please visit the NHS Inform website or for non-clinical advice call 0800 028 2816.

“Please note that a test should only ever be booked if you or your child has these specifics symptoms.

“Remember to stay at home if anyone in the household has symptoms of COVID-19.”

Then, a person at Gullane Primary School was confirmed as having tested positive.

Headteacher Seonaid MacGillivray shared the news with the school community, saying: "We are aware of person in the school who has tested positive for Covid-19.

"We understand that this is a worrying time but would like to reassure you that we are working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all national guidance."

The tracking process is still ongoing.

The statement continued: "A number of people are currently being contacted because they may have been in close and sustained contact with the case and will need to self isolate. They will be given appropriate guidance and advice.

"An update will be sent to you as soon as the tracking and tracing process is complete.

"If you are not contacted directly to tell you your child is a close contact, then there is no requirement to self isolate.

"Enhanced cleaning and infection control measures are in place in line with national guidance."