Bury began to close one-by-one as early as May, but the details of the closures have only just been released this week by the council.
Christ Church Ainsworth CE Primary closed before half-term, followed by Sedgely Park Primary School in Prestwich at the beginning of June, then St Marie’s RC Primary School in Bury shortly after that.
In each school, a member of staff tested positive for the virus. Because of contact with other staff who were then required to self-isolate 'the schools were unable to remain open', according to the council.The schools then had to be deep cleaned.Council education boss Julien Kramer said: "All parents of children were immediately notified, as was the local authority and Public Health.Get news updates from Bury.