Coronavirus testing
ALL schools in Bolton are giving out PCR covid tests to families as part of the surge testing taking place.
The more reliable tests are being handed to children who can collect additional test kits for family members in a bid to contain the rising infection rate.
Until now, only secondary school children tested themselves for the virus along with school staff.
Now all schools are rolling out the surge testing, urging their pupils and families to take the test.
It comes as more and more school bubbles are closing.
Schools which have pupils self-isolating following a positive covid test, include Turton School in Bromley Cross, Kings Leadership in Great Lever, St Peter's CE Smithills Dean and St Bede's Academy.