The Queen Anne High School pupil who tested positive for coronavirus continues to have "mild symptoms" and remains isolating at home with other household members.

An update from NHS Fife this evening said there was "no evidence" of any onward transmission within the Dunfermline school at this stage and the risk to pupils and staff remained low.

Children in class 2B2 at Queen Anne, as well as those who travelled home on the Kingseat bus on Friday afternoon, were asked not to go to school today (Tuesday) after the positive test for Covid-19.

NHS Fife deputy director of public health, Dr Esther Curnock, said: "NHS Fife’s health protection team have been working closely with our colleagues at Fife Council’s education department to identify any close contacts and we remain satisfied that the risk of contracting coronavirus remains low.

“Our test and protect team are currently in the process of contacting the families of those who have come into close contact with the positive case to provide appropriate public health support and advice.

“We continue to encourage anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, such as a high temperature; a new, continuous cough; or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste, to get tested using the UK Government citizens’ portal or by calling 0800 028 2816.”

Pupils, parents / carers and staff have been reminded to respect the confidentiality of individual pupils.

Fife Council education manager, Gordon Wardrope, added: "We are continuing to follow public health advice and are working with NHS Fife around any actions which may be required.

“Following advice from NHS Fife’s public health team, and as an initial precaution, we asked all pupils from one specific class and those who travelled on the Kingseat QA14 bus on Friday, to stay at home.

“Following a further risk assessment by NHS Fife, we have been advised that those on the Kingseat bus can safely return to school tomorrow (Wednesday).

"Those children from the class who were asked to stay at home today are being contacted by the NHS test and protect team and must self-isolate for 14 days from Friday August 28.

"Those pupils can return to school on Friday September 11 providing they remain symptom-free.

“We have a comprehensive list of questions and answers for parents and carers at: fife.gov.uk/schoolcovidfaqs.”

A local online support hub has been created to provide information on testing for COVID-19, and updates on the pandemic. It's available at https://coronavirus.nhsfife.org/