Two year groups from Wigan high school self-isolating after Covid cases
Wigan after confirmed cases of coronavirus.The positive tests for pupils in years 9 and 11 at Cansfield High School, in Ashton-in-Makerfield, mean both years must now self-isolate for a fortnight.Headteacher Dr Geoff Baker wrote to the parents of those impacted on Wednesday morning.In a letter addressed to parents with children in year 11, he said: "It was with great sadness that I had to send our Year 11 students home today following a positive diagnosis for Covid 19."While I am aware that the student in question had, somewhat unfortunately, shared information about the positive test on social media at some point last night, we were only made aware at 7:55am when I spoke with the parent to confirm these rumours."I would like to thank the