pay the price of bringing all pupils back in at once. They had called for a staggered approach, similar to what's happening in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.Today we've confirmed cases at a further nine schools across the region, bringing the number affected so far to 31.These are only the ones the Manchester Evening News has been alerted to by parents though, so the figure is likely to be higher.
Among those listed today is Werneth High, in Romiley, Stockport. We reported earlier how 90 students have been sent home to isolate after one pupil tested positive.