Coronavirus in Scotland: Glasgow cluster includes pupils from Bannerman High School in Baillieston

The health board report that none of the cases are experiencing anything but mild cases.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has identified a coronavirus cluster which includes high school pupils.

The health board said the eight positive cases include pupils at Bannerman High School in Baillieston.

None of the cases are experiencing anything but mild symptoms, it said.

"The school reopened today but none have actually attended as they are self-isolating at home," it said in a statement.

"Test and Protect staff are contacting anyone who may be affected and there is no current added risk to the wider community due to this cluster of cases.

"Health and local environmental health staff are working closely with the school and a number of other local businesses to contact trace any close contacts of the cases and appropriate advice is being advice given to these individuals."

There have been 47 new confirmed cases across Scotland in the past 24 hours.

Reporting by PA

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