Students isolating after Covid-19 outbreak at Manchester Metropolitan University halls - days after '100-strong' party took place

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United strengthened their squad with five new signings in the summer transfer window.Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek was joined by a quartet of new additions on transfer deadline day as Edinson Cavani, Alex Telles and Facundo Pellistri all agreed deals.

Manchester Evening News reported yesterday that both Manchester's main universities - the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University - would move teaching entirely online from today (Wednesday) after a surge in cases among students.

were put into lockdown last month.Those living at the accommodation, in Hulme, were told to self-isolate for a fortnight 'with immediate effect' amid rising infection rates.The M.E.N can now reveal that a total of 544 staff and students have tested positive for Covid-19 since September 14.Between September 14 and 20 a total of 42 students and two staff tested positive.The following week - between September 21 and 27 - a total of 489 students and 11 staff received positive coronavirus tests.

straight to your inbox every day, free Former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has given his approval to the addition of Edinson Cavani — after advising the club to sign him back in February. United completed the capture of the former Paris Saint-Germain striker on Monday, with the 33-year-old signing a one-year deal with the option of an extra year.

A payment scheme which will support self-isolating residents who are unable to work from home has been launched in Manchester where cases remain at a ‘precarious level’.Those who are eligible for the scheme will receive a one-off support payment of £500 to cover living costs while staying at home to limit the spread of Covid-19.As of September 28 anyone who has tested positive for the virus, or has been contacted by the national test and trace service, is now required by law to self-isolate.But

University of Manchester and is living at Oak House halls of residence in Fallowfield.

at least 137 people across both MMU sites tested positive for Covid-19 with a number of other students also recording symptoms. The council, university and Public Health England jointly agreed to introduce lockdown measures last Friday (September 25).

Wigan Council around three weeks ago. They said they returned from work to be told there had been a coronavirus outbreak among guests on Thursday (October 1).The couple claim they were told to stay inside their room for 'at least 14 days' – forcing them to miss work.They fear they will be out of pocket as a result.

straight to your inboxManchester United are holding talks with various clubs ahead of the European transfer window closing on October 5. United are currently in talks with Porto regarding a move for Brazilian left-back Alex Telles , while there is still potential the club can strike a record deal for priority target Jadon Sancho.

The decision to ask hundreds of students at Manchester Met University to stay in lockdown has been brewing for more than a month.As far back as August, Manchester's public health team agreed a ten-point plan for the next stage of the coronavirus pandemic that included a specific clause on universities.While outbreaks at primary and secondary schools made the headlines earlier in September, officials have always been concerned that the return of university students would become a major

Manchester Evening News online learning would remain in place for a fortnight.

here"We apologise for the message sent to our students last night about posters in windows, it didn't reflect the University's view," the tweet read."We respect the rights of students to express themselves, but as requested by Greater Manchester Police the posters must not break the law or they'll have to be removed."Students said the first they knew of the lockdown at the halls of residents was when security guards appeared at the front gates.Megan Tingey, 19, is a fresher at Birley.She tested

reported last weekend that a number of students were already self isolating at the Birley campus, in Hulme, days after a 100-strong party was reported in the courtyard.Since then, case numbers have soared to 127 across that site and Cambridge Halls, with a number of other students also recording symptoms.

school bubbles have now been sent home across Greater Manchester and St Gilbert's is the third primary school to shut altogether. Last week we reported how St Luke's Primary in Heywood had to close amid 'staffing issues' because of the pandemic.

hereGMP said it has a Covid-19 contingency plan in place to minimise the impact on police resources, but said the virus 'remains an on-going concern for us as an emergency service'.The force added that following any positive tests among staff, 'internal track and trace protocols are launched and if there are indications that there is learning then we work with both individuals and the organisation to effect changes to minimise future infections amongst our staff.' During the first peak of

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United are 'short' after their Premier League season started with a humiliating home defeat to Crystal Palace.United were humbled 3-1 by Palace amid mounting fan disgruntlement over their lack of transfer activity and their only summer signing, Donny van de Beek, started on the bench.

straight to your inbox Sky Sports issued an apology following Manchester United's 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace in regards to comments made before the match by former defender Patrice Evra. United kicked off their Premier League campaign with a loss for the first time in six years after goals from Andros Townsend and Wilfried Zaha.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans fumed at VAR and referee Martin Atkinson after Crystal Palace netted their second goal of the game in dubious fashion at Old Trafford. United found themselves behind after just seven minutes following some poor defending which allowed Andros Townsend to put Roy Hodgson's men ahead.United struggled to find their rhythm and committed to throwing more players forward in the second-half as they searched for an equaliser.