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Coronavirus round-up: Thursday 14 May

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The Department for Education's chief scientific adviser has admitted reopening schools next month could risk increasing the spread of Covid-19.
Parents are concerned lockdown is affecting their child's education. Picture: Adobe Stock
Parents are concerned lockdown is affecting their child's education. Picture: Adobe Stock

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Adviser warns reopening schools risks increased spread of virus

The Department for Education's chief scientfic adviser has admitted that reopening schools could "fuel" the spread of coronavirus.

During a session of the Commons science and technology committee, Osama Rahman said that a wider reopening of primary schools from 1 June could bring together “hundreds of potential vectors” that could lead to an increased spread of the virus.

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