Matt Hancock and Steve Powis answer question during Downing Street coronavirus press briefing

The video discusses the conditions under which schools will reopen post-lockdown, emphasizing safety and public confidence. It highlights that children are less affected by COVID-19 compared to adults, but caution is necessary due to transmission risks. The decision to close schools was based on transmission concerns, not child safety. The aim is to return to normalcy when safe, with ongoing monitoring of rare complications in children.

What is the primary condition for reopening schools according to the discussion?

• When teachers are ready

• When the government decides

• When it is safe to do so

• When parents agree

How does COVID-19 generally affect children compared to adults?

• Children have milder symptoms

• Children have more severe symptoms

• Children have similar symptoms as adults

• Children are not affected at all

What is the expected norm once schools reopen safely?

• Children will attend school part-time

• Children will be homeschooled

• Children will return to school as usual

• Children will continue online learning

What is the main reason for the initial closure of schools?

• Safety of children

• Impact on transmission

• Lack of teachers

• Parental concerns

What is the overall message regarding COVID-19 and children?

• It is a serious disease for children

• It is a mild disease for most children

• It has no impact on children

• It affects children more than adults