Scotland and Wales schools shut due to coronavirus
Quizzed on how long the school closures will last, the PM would only say: “We will try to keep it to an absolute minimum. I wish I could give you an answer for how long it is going to be.”And he explained their closure for most was because children, who suffer the least symptoms from the virus, can also be some of the most virulent spreaders.
“But I have always been very clear that this is a balanced judgment and one that we have kept under constant review. The PM had faced a growing clamour to take action after countries around the world, including France and Italy, ordered a schools shutdown.Before the announcement many head teachers were being forced to shut or partially shut because so many staff were in self-isolation.The Harris Academy Trust partially shut 22 of its schools.
The chain is sending out 20,000 text books so pupils can study at home. It is considering keeping some schools open for longer hours and even at weekends to give extra support to key workers.ON YOUR SIDEKids on free meals WILL get help if schools shut, Boris Johnson promisesKIDS ON HOLIDAYPM says 1.4m must stay in for 12 WEEKS & tells everyone else 'avoid going out'“We are taking a very strong line in doing our bit in support.
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