Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

UK schools to reopen, backed by frequent virus testing

British students, backed by a robust coronavirus testing program, are gearing up to return to school Monday after a two-month closure, in what Prime Minister Boris Johnson says is a plan to get the country "moving closer ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

UK govt fails in plan to fully open primary schools

Britain's government on Tuesday admitted defeat in its efforts to have all primary school children back for a month before the summer holiday following lockdown.

Pediatrics

Childhood poverty worse in school holidays

The summer holidays are supposed to be a happy and carefree time for school children but the reality is they are often stressful for children from low income families.