Germany has delayed a decision on when schools should re-open till 6 May. Some children taking key exams are already back in class but German authorities worry there aren’t enough exhaustive studies on children to show conclusively how easily they are infected or infect others /1
Denmark says it has noticed a clear increase in #coronavirus infections since it re-opened primary and nursery schools 2 weeks ago. Italy says it won’t re-open schools till September BUT /2
Policies vary -as with almost all lockdown easing measures- from country to country. France starts opening schools 11 May and Belgium from 15 May. Big push factor is economic: to allow parents to concentrate on work again while kids at school BUT /3
Concerns re children’s schooling, the impact on their futures and on their welfare, particularly in cases of children who don’t feel safe at home - also play a role. /4
