Wales’ schools could have to shut again if opening them causes an infection spike, the First Minister has admitted. Mark Drakeford is currently planning to reopen schools for children aged three to seven in the “foundation” phase from February 22 - two weeks earlier than England.
Mr Drakeford’s actions, along with schools reopening earlier in Scotland, had led to some pressure for Boris Johnson to bring forward his March 8 date in England too.
But today Mr Drakeford admitted the reopening could have to be “reversed quickly” if it leads to a spike in cases of Covid-19.
He told Sky News’ Sophy Ridge on Sunday: “The advice from our Chief Medical Officer and scientists is that in these early stages, you should take measures that could be