a fifth of schools across the region, comes little over a fortnight after pupils started the new academic year. And with no official list available of all the bubble closures - and the Manchester Evening News confirming cases after being alerted by parents - it's likely there are many more.
The figure has sparked further concerns over the current testing system, which many say is inadequate. And it has led to calls on the government to ensure that adequate home learning - and the technology that pupils need to work from home - is put in place to prevent children falling behind. How has sending your child back to school been for you so far?
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