EXPLAINED: THE SCIENCE BEHIND OPENING SCHOOLS

Much of today's discussion has focused on the reopening of schools, with ministers rushing to assure parents and pupils that schools are safe to reopen come the end of the summer holidays.

But what does the science say about schools reopening? We explore in the next few posts

Downing Street also insisted that schools would stay open if possible in local lockdowns.

The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: “It's correct to say that schools would be the absolute last sector to close in any local lock-down.

Source: The Sun 10/08/2020