a further nine have been confirmed - and that's only the ones the Manchester Evening News has been alerted to. The true figure is expected to be much higher.As well as the schools reporting their first cases, a number have had to send more pupils home following further positive tests among pupils or staff.And while many schools are being transparent about their cases and disclosing details to all parents, some are only informing the parents of those identified as close contacts, a decision that is angering some families. Do you know a school where children are isolating?
Let us know in the comments here or email the details to emma.gill@reachplc.com. The full list of schools where cases and self-isolations have been confirmed between now.
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