earlier this week how Philips High in Whitefield had sent the whole of Year 11 home after 18 people had tested positive. Today (Friday) the school has been forced to close after two more tested positive.In a letter to parents, headteacher Tina Owen said: "Due to two further positive cases within the school I have once again been in consultation with the Local Authority, Public Health England and the Governing Body."The decision has been made to close the school tomorrow (Friday 25 September) to all pupils and staff so that a thorough deep clean can be carried out."Adding that school will reopen on Monday, September 28, she said: "This decision has not been made lightly but the health and safety of our pupils and staff is of paramount.