A Douglas primary school has been forced to close for a day after staff and pupils were struck down by a vomiting bug.

Cronk y Berry School has announced it will be closed tomorrow (Friday) to enable a deep clean of the building.

A statement by the Department of Education says: ‘The decision has been taken after a significant number of children and staff were struck down with a vomiting bug today. The school will reopen on Monday (July 15).’

Public Health as issued a number of warnings on social media regarding a vomiting and diarrhoea bug that has been circulating on the island urging people to keep hydrated, wash hands and clean surfaces.