Neil Ferguson predicts R number rise if secondary schools fully reopen

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Ex-Sage scientist says pupils’ return in England may cause sharp increase in Covid cases

The epidemiologist whose modelling helped shape Britain’s coronavirus lockdown strategy has predicted a significant rise in the R number if secondary schools in England fully reopen.

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