More than 90 UK schools have cases of coronavirus - here's which ones

62 schools across the UK have reported coronavirus cases. (Photo: Shutterstock)62 schools across the UK have reported coronavirus cases. (Photo: Shutterstock)
62 schools across the UK have reported coronavirus cases. (Photo: Shutterstock)

The return of students to schools across the nation has seen fresh outbreaks of coronavirus in several different areas.

In spite of social distancing and hygiene measures, over 90 schools across Northern Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland have reported outbreaks of the virus in the past few weeks.

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Many have been forced to close, while groups of pupils have been asked to self-isolate in classes where a case of the virus has been detected.

These are the areas and schools where cases have been reported.

England  

Barnsley

Two class "bubbles" Barugh Green primary have been asked to isolate after students tested positive for the virus.

Bradford

Two staff members and one student at Dixons Academies Trust schools have tested positive for coronavirus.

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The trust runs 12 academies in Bradford and Leeds, and has said that the cases came from three academies, though it has not named them.

Some staff members and students have been asked to isolate as a precaution.

Burnley

Unity College in Burnley reported an infection in a year 7 pupil on the first day back at school.

He was immediately collected by his family, and all other 25 students in his bubble were sent home to self-isolate.

Chapel Hill

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12 members of staff at St Cecila's RC High School in Chapel Hill have been advised to self-isolate after a member of staff tested positive. No students have been affected.

Chesham

An unknown number of students at Chesham Grammar School reportedly caught coronavirus last week - but the school had not yet re-opened when the cases were confirmed.

Didcot

Following an outbreak of the virus at Hadden Hill Nursery, the nursery will be closed until September Friday 11.