Coronavirus: Wales and Scotland to shut schools by the end of this week

Schools in Wales and Scotland will close by the end of this week while a decision on whether to do the same in England will be taken ‘imminently’ amid the worsening coronavirus outbreak.  The Welsh government announced today that all schools will close for an early Easter break by Friday at the latest.  Meanwhile, Nicola … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Boris Johnson won’t shut schools to halt spread

How the UK’s coronavirus ‘battle plan’ could unfold CONTAIN  Testing individuals reporting symptoms or returning from infected areas, isolating those who have coronavirus. Tracing how they contracted the virus, and everyone they might have come into contact with while infectious. Powers have been taken to force people into quarantine if they refuse to comply voluntarily.  … Read more

New York City schools will CLOSE  

New York City is closing the nation’s largest public school system, sending over 1.1 million children home in hopes of curbing the spread of coronavirus.   Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the decision to close schools beginning Monday through at least April 20 and possibly for the school year, following a growing number of school closures … Read more

New York City schools will CLOSE  

New York City is closing the nation’s largest public school system, sending over 1.1 million children home in hopes of curbing the spread of coronavirus.   Gov Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday that schools will close early this week.   ‘This action is necessary to reduce density and mitigate the spread of #COVID19,’ Cuomo said. New York City … Read more