we reported how Horton Mill Primary School, in Glodwick, Oldham, had closed to all pupils after positive cases involving pupils and staff in several year groups.
Elsewhere, The Duke of Norfolk CE Primary in Glossop, Derbyshire, has also shut following two positive cases including a member of the catering team who'd had widespread contact with the rest of the school.
Last night we revealed how the number of primaries and secondaries to confirm Covid cases across the region had risen to 164.
The exact number is expected to be even higher as there is no official record across the region and not all schools are willing to disclose the information.
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