The 24 Sheffield schools which have had to send students home due to Covid-19 cases

Reports of positive coronavirus cases among pupils and staff in Sheffield’s schools continue to rise as the city braces itself for a ‘difficult winter’, according to health bosses.

By Steve Jones

Published 30th Sep 2020, 14:29 BST

Updated 30th Sep 2020, 14:41 BST

To date, at least 24 city schools have seen positive cases. City-wide, there were 93 cases per 100,000 people in the seven days to 26 September.

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Here are the schools in Sheffield that have been affected by the virus.

A member of staff wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

1. Sheffield schools with Covid-19 cases

A member of staff wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Photo: Dan Kitwood

Astrea Academy Sheffield, Neepsend.

2. The latest schools in Sheffield with Covid-19 infections

Astrea Academy Sheffield, Neepsend. Photo: Scott Merrylees

Sheffield Park Academy.

3. The latest schools in Sheffield with Covid-19 infections

Sheffield Park Academy. Photo: JPI Media

Mundella Primary School, Norton Lees.

4. The latest schools in Sheffield with Covid-19 infections

Mundella Primary School, Norton Lees. Photo: Google Maps

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