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As the debate continues over whether older children should be vaccinated, the government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) is warning ministers to prepare for a huge rise in cases among pupils.
Its report states that 'schools will represent a high proportion of remaining susceptible individuals and it is highly likely that exponential increases will be seen in school-attending age groups after schools open. READ MORE: This is what will happen when a pupil tests positive for Covid at school "Vaccination