Metrolink travel will be free for all NHS and social care workers from this weekend under plans announced by Andy Burnham.
19.03.2020 - 22:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A secondary school in Harpurhey has closed after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus.
Manchester Communication Academy will close from today to undergo a deep clean.
In a letter sent to parents on Thursday, headteacher Susan Watmough said the teacher is experiencing 'mild symptoms' and has not been in the school since March 13.
In full, the letter said: "I am writing to you this evening to inform you of the latest developments at MCA relating to the coronavirus spread.
"This
Metrolink travel will be free for all NHS and social care workers from this weekend under plans announced by Andy Burnham.
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Twenty two more people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after contracting coronavirus.
Twenty more people have died at Greater Manchester's hospitals having contracted coronavirus.
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Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs are opening up their two hotels to NHS staff workers for free amid the coronavirus outbreak.The former Manchester United footballers took to Twitter to announce the incredible news, as 45 year old Gary could be seen telling his 4.2 million followers in a video: "Just wanted to update you with some news on GG hospitality and our two hotels: Hotel Football and the Stock Exchange. "We'll be closing both our hotels over the weekend, in particular on Sunday.
A parent attacked a schoolgirl after getting involved in a row between the 15-year-old and her daughter which had played out over social media, a court heard.
NHS staff in Greater Manchester have appealed for the immediate roll-out of priority testing amid fears for the safety of patients and healthcare workers.
A prisoner at Strangeways has been taken to hospital having tested positive for coronavirus.
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