Survey: Should schools be closed due to increasing infection rates?
manchestereveningnews.co.ukdirect to your inboxA number of primary schools in Greater Manchester reopened on Monday - while others decided to stay closed.Many children were due to return to class today following the Christmas holidays, but it's not been possible for some after teachers followed union advice to stay away.It was at the weekend when union leaders held an emergency meeting and advised members that they have the 'legal right' not to turn up for work due to health and safety concerns in light of rising coronavirus cases.With teachers and school staff following that advice, it's left many schools unable to open - and some have told parents that children will be off for at least two weeks.It comes after the Prime Minister on Sunday told parents to still take.
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