More than 4,000 pupils have to self-isolate each day in Oldham amid spiking infection rate
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe impact of coronavirus on Oldham schools has been laid bare as leaders reveal that on any given day more than 4,000 pupils are having to self-isolate.Schools and educational establishments are due to remain open throughout the four week lockdown in England beginning on November 5.However at a meeting of Oldham's full council, bosses outlined how the virus was already having a significant effect on schools in the borough.Under government rules, 'bubbles' in schools have to self-isolate if there is a confirmed cases of Covid-19 among them.This has seen whole year groups sent home, and in some cases forced entire schools to close.Since the start of the academic year 50 schools in the borough have been affected by Covid cases.And more than a.
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