Coronavirus outbreaks at eight schools across England have been reported during the first week pupils went back to class. After months away from their classmates and teachers, tens of thousands of pupils were finally able to return to school this week.
So far schools in Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, Leicestershire, Lancashire and Buckinghamshire have seen outbreaks of various sizes.
All pupils who have tested positive have been consigned to two weeks of self-isolation. The debate has been raging for months about whether it is safe for children to be sent back to school.
The Government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies has warned that secondary schools reopening pose far greater risk than primary schools. Has there been an