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 ongoing research is being conducted regarding children and COVID-19?

What was the reason for closing schools during the pandemic?