UK PM Boris Johnson asks schools to reopen by September with 'full attendance'

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on August 8 insisted that schools must reopen in September with “full attendance” after relaxation of lockdown protocols as it remains a “national priority”, according to reports. Johnson said that his ministration would help schools return to full capacity by maximizing bubble of over 15 pupils per classroom. ditionally, he ordered a public relations campaign to ensure reopening calling it “last place” to close despite local restrictions. 

In a meeting held on August 6, PM Boris Johnson reportedly said that t attending schools or getting a learning environment was more damaging to children’s mental health and ir education than  low risk posed by vel coronavirus. He urged schools to man ‘safe returning’ of kids to classrooms. However, England's chief medical officer was reported saying that country was “near limit” of reopening society and it may be time that bars and or n-essential activities needed to shut down, a local report confirmed. Prof Graham Medley reportedly said that re-opening of schools was a tre-off but it was definitely a priority in UK for kids’ and parents’ wellbeing.  

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Only this week, UK rolled measures for phased reopening of casis, bowling alleys, skating rinks, and some close-contact services, as per media reports. Furr, it allowed indoor performances. large garing at sports venues, conference centers, and cinema halls would be considered to reopen post a fortnight, PM Johnson said, according to reports.

Need to 'squeeze brake pedal'

At a Downing Street press conference on August 8, Johnson insisted that re was a dire need to "squeeze brake pedal" to ease lockdown restrictions in some parts witnessing COVID-19 cases surge. Furr, England's chief medical officer, Prof Chris Whitty, warned at press conference that UK h near- limits reopened society, however, pupils needed to return to classrooms next month as has been planned by government.  

[Class 6 teacher Jane Cooper uses a 2-meter length of ruler and pipe to check seat spacings in her classroom as measures are taken to prevent transmission of coronavirus. Credit: AP]

[Reception teacher Elizabeth Dockry places sign in a classroom as measures are taken to prevent transmission of coronavirus before possible reopening of Lostock Hall Primary school in Poynton near Manchester, England. Credit: AP]

[A classroom with safely d desks laid out before possible reopening of Lostock Hall Primary school, Manchester, UK. Credit: AP]

[Reception teacher Elizabeth Dockry places sign in a classroom as measures are taken to prevent transmission of coronavirus. Credit: AP]

[He teacher Graham Hamilton tapes off playground equipment as measures are taken to prevent transmission of coronavirus. Credit: AP]

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