Category: Europe
European Coronavirus News
150,000 teachers and support staff back call to shut schools in England coronavirus lockdown
More than 150,000 #UK teachers and support staff have backed a call to shut schools and colleges during England’s second lockdown, a leading education union has said. More...
GOV.UK: Universities and adult education settings should consider moving to increased levels of online learning where possible
“Universities have welcomed students back and we have published guidance advising universities on reopening to ensure they have safety measures in place to minimise the spread of the virus. More...
Coronavirus T-cell immunity lasts at least six months even when antibodies are undetectable
Coronavirus patients have cellular immunity for at least six months after infection even when antibodies are undetectable, new research shows, boosting hopes of long-term protection from the virus. More...
Professor Neil Ferguson: UK may be unable to ‘get on top of Covid without moving to virtual education
Ministers may be forced to close schools to older children if #coronavirus cases continue to increase at the current rate, a scientist has warned. More...
ONS: older teenagers and young adults continue to have the highest current COVID rates
ONS: older teenagers and young adults continue to have the highest current #COVID rates while rates appear to be steeply increasing among secondary school children
ONS: COVID-19 infection rates are highest among older teenagers and young adults. More...
A mass coronavirus vaccination programme is being planned for Scotland in mid-December
A “mass vaccination” programme for #COVID is being planned for Scotland in mid-December, according to a leaked email. More...
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham: Schools need to shut or region will plunge back into Tier 3 COVID restrictions after lockdown
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Manchester, UK:
- The government should reverse the cuts it made to schools and make digital teaching widely available.
Russia’s new coronavirus cases hit record high of 18,665
Russia’s daily tally of coronavirus cases hit a record high of 18,665 on Sunday, including 5,261 in Moscow, taking the national tally to 1,636,781. More...
Schools could be next to close if coronavirus lockdown fails to stem infections
Schools may end up having to close if #COVID infection rates continue rising while lockdown restrictions might not end on December 2, a key Sage adviser said this morning. More...
Close schools and colleges as part of the national COVID lockdown
The National Education Union is calling for schools and colleges to be included in any such lockdown – and for rotas to be introduced at the end of the lockdown period. More...