School shuts down days before half term as Covid cases rise
School shuts down days before half term as Covid cases rise
Teachers were forced to close the school despite bringing in additional safety measures
A secondary school in Portsmouth sent pupils home for half term two days early following a surge in Covid cases.
Admiral Lord Nelson School closed on Thursday after 161 students and 17 staff were absent, nearly all due to infections or isolation requirements.
It comes as recorded cases hit their highest level…