UK government health advisers say missing school is greater risk to kids than COVID-19

LONDON: The chief medical officers of the United Kingdom have said children should return to school after the summer holidays, warning that ...

LONDON: The chief medical officers of the United Kingdom have said children should return to school after the summer holidays, warning that missing out on their education posed much bigger risks to them than catching COVID-19.

Evidence showed that a lack of schooling increased inequalities, reduced opportunities and could exacerbate physical and mental health issues, the statement said.By contrast there was clear evidence of a very low rate of severe disease in children, even if they caught COVID-19, and an exceptionally low risk of dying.

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