A high school in Salford has asked pupils to wear masks again amid rising Covid cases.
Since schools reopened in September, children and staff have not had to wear masks after restrictions were eased over the summer.
But now, with rates rising among the secondary age group, measures are being reintroduced in some areas of Greater Manchester.
The Co-op Academy Swinton has told pupils that from Monday, September 27, all students and staff will need to wear masks in communal areas,.
Those in Years 8 and 11 will also need to wear them in class.
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In a letter to parents on Friday, headteacher Zarina Ali said: "Due to the number of positive Covid cases in our school, public health has recommended that we reintroduce masks in communal areas of school for all staff and students.
"They have also recommended that students in Years 8 and 11 wear masks in the classroom.
"This is a temporary measure in response to the number of cases in school currently."
She added: "We do have some disposable masks in school which we will supply to students as they arrive but students must bring their own reusable masks from Monday 27 September 2021.
"Thank you for your support and understanding as we try to keep our community safe during this period."
It comes after the MEN reported how Covid infection rates among 10-to-14-year-olds in Stockport and Tameside are now the highest they've been throughout the entire pandemic.
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Earlier this week The Kingsway School in Cheadle, Stockport, decided to reintroduce face masks because of rising cases.
After 'several confirmed cases of Covid-19' it is now asking staff and students to wear masks when they are moving around the school buildings.
