Coronavirus UK: No proof ANY teacher infected by a pupil

There is no proof Covid-19 has been transmitted from a pupil to a teacher in school anywhere in the world, a scientist advising the Government has claimed. Professor Mark Woolhouse, an epidemiologist from the University of Edinburgh, said closing all schools completely during Britain’s lockdown might have been a mistake.  Evidence now suggests children are … Read more

No proof ANY teacher has caught Covid-19 from a pupil, scientist says

There is no proof Covid-19 has been transmitted from a pupil to a teacher in school anywhere in the world, a scientist advising the Government has claimed. Professor Mark Woolhouse, an epidemiologist from the University of Edinburgh, said closing all schools completely during Britain’s lockdown might have been a mistake.  Evidence now suggests children are … Read more

Primary school is forced to close after year one pupil tests positive for Covid-19

Primary school is forced to close after year one pupil tests positive for Covid-19 and teacher is suspected of having the virus Paganel Primary School in Selly Oak, Birmingham, temporarily closed yesterday Email sent to staff make clear a pupil tested positive and teacher awaits results It is not believed parents have been told of … Read more

Children MUST get back to school, insists Gavin Williamson, brushing off concerns over pupil safety

Gavin Williamson piled pressure on teaching unions and local politicians today as he warned of the dire ‘consequences if children did not start returning to school. The Education Secretary made a blunt appeal to the emotions of parents tonight as he insisted planning can begin to reopen classrooms from as early as next month. Outlining … Read more