Covid cases are spiking once again, leading to pupil and staff absences across the region. The surge in cases is happening across the UK, with cases in Greater Manchester on the up among all age groups.
It's become particularly apparent in schools, where outbreaks are affecting both children and teachers. With routine testing no longer taking place amid the 'living with Covid' mantra, it's left parents wondering what the rules are and what action they need to take.
The official line from the Department for Education is that anyone aged 18 and under who tests positive for Covid is 'advised to try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for three days, which is when they are most infectious'. For over 18s it is five days.
