Some schools could remain shut 'until mid-February' as new coronavirus variant continues to surge

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand hailed Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney after he announced his retirement from playing on Friday.Rooney enjoyed an illustrious career at Old Trafford, where he stands as the club's all-time record scorer, before returning to Everton in 2017 - then heading to Derby County, via MLS outfit DC United. Standing as one of United and England's greatest-ever players, Rooney's brilliance will be remembered for years to come.

straight to your inbox every day for freeSir Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney is moving into management for the right reasons.The Manchester United legend announced his retirement from playing on Friday as he was appointed Derby County manager on a permanent basis after previously taking caretaker charge since November.Rooney's former manager at United Ferguson is keen to see his old player do well.Speaking with Sir Kenny Dalglish and Gareth Southgate in a charity Zoom event for Lockdown

straight to your inboxManchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has issued a message to Manchester City counterpart Raheem Sterling regarding penalties.United 's number of spot-kicks this season has led to criticism, with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp among them, while fans on social media often claim scoring from the spot is 'stat-padding'. Fernandes has hit back at that suggestion though, discussing the challenge of taking a penalty and stating it's not as easy as some think.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Wayne Rooney has all the attributes to become a top manager.United icon Rooney announced his retirement from football on Friday after taking permanent charge of Championship side Derby County.

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Lineker has paid tribute to Wayne Rooney following his decision to retire from football. The Manchester United legend has opted to hang up his boots in order to fully focus on managing Derby County, having been caretaker boss of the Championship club since late November.

direct to your inboxThe latest coronavirus infection rates have been revealed, as cases continue to rise across Greater Manchester.Rates are still rising in all ten boroughs, but week-on-week percentage rises do not appear to be increasing as rapidly as they have in previous days.The average infection rate for England was the same as it was the previous week.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by

direct to your inboxThe latest coronavirus infection rates have been revealed, as cases continue to rise across Greater Manchester.Cases are increasing in all ten boroughs, with Wigan remaining the worst hit area across our region.The statistics from Public Health England show that the average infection rate across England and in London has decreased.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the

A New Hampshire mother was arrested following two alleged incidents involving her children – including one where police say she sent her 3-year-old daughter to day care alone in a Lyft vehicle.  Stephanie Goddu, 35, was taken into custody by Manchester Police on Friday and is now facing charges of endangering the welfare of a child and resisting arrest.  Police say they started investigating Goddu last Wednesday when officers were notified that she did not pick up her children from a day

direct to your inboxThe latest coronavirus infection rates for Greater Manchester show cases are continuing to rise across all ten boroughs - but at a slower rate than they were.Statistics released by Public Health England show the post-Christmas rise in cases appears to have slowed.The average infection rate across England has dropped off slightly, while the average for Greater Manchester has flattened off.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free

direct to your inboxCoronavirus infection rates across Greater Manchester are continuing to surge, the latest figures show.Across the region rates are below the national average, which stood at 671.9 cases per 100,000 people, as of January 5.But every town and city in Greater Manchester is seeing a spike in cases.Wigan is the worst-affected area, with an infection rate of 459.7, according to the latest figures from Public Health England.But the week-on-week growth of cases in the borough has

small areas with populations of around 5,000 people.This data shows three parts of Bury have the highest rates of infection and are partly driving the town's average up.The area with the highest rate is Prestwich Clough & Rainsough, where a total of 30 people tested positive in the week to December 29.This contributed to an infection rate of 548 new cases for every 100,000 people, the second highest in Greater Manchester - behind only Firswood in Trafford - and one of only two MSOAs in the

direct to your inboxStockport MP Nav Mishra has called for primary schools in Tier 4 to remain closed while coronavirus infection rates continue to rise.Primary schools across London and in south east England are to stay shut following a government U-turn, due to the new variant of coronavirus driving sky-high rates.But Mr Mishra says if schools in those areas are not safe to open for the new term, then neither are those in areas under the toughest restrictions.This includes Greater Manchester

direct to your inboxThe new variant of coronavirus has a much quicker rate of transmission than the original strain, research has confirmed.Prof Axel Gandy, from the statistic section of Imperial College London, told Radio 4 the higher rate of infection means that transmission of the disease would have tripled even during England's November lockdown.Researchers at Imperial College London have now confirmed the new strain increases the R number - the number of people that one infected person will

direct to your inboxWhen the new term starts next week for primary schools, headteacher Ruth Vayro knows some parents will keep their children at home."Our families do trust us at St Ambrose to keep children safe but I'm sure some parents will take the decision not to return their children to school because they just don't know."Parents will be concerned just as they are in London and Greater London."I completely empathise with parents - I'm a parent.

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