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A fifth of Greater Manchester schools have been hit by Covid cases - 250 schools and thousands of pupils isolating
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester Evening News brings the total to 247. While some of those affected have now returned to class, we have not been alerted to every bubble closure, so the true figure is expected to be even higher.
The figure has sparked further concerns over the current testing system, which many say is inadequate. And it has led to calls on the government to ensure that adequate home learning - and the technology that pupils need to work from home - is put in place.Councillor Garry Bridges, Manchester City Council's executive member for children and families, said: "We know that children not being in school has a negative impact on their outcomes and their wellbeing and will widen a disadvantage gap which is already too high in Manchester and the.
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