Johnson insists schools are safe amid pressure to introduce face mask rules

The transcript discusses the importance of school attendance over the risks posed by COVID-19, emphasizing that the well-being from attending school is greater. It highlights the need to adapt medical advice based on evolving evidence and confirms that schools are deemed safe by medical officers. The discussion also covers the context of mask-wearing and the willingness to change advice as new medical evidence emerges.

What is the role of the chief medical officer in the context of school safety?

What factors are considered when determining whether or not to wear masks in schools?