Along with 350 teachers in Liverpool, the youngsters have been sent home after six months of no school due to lockdown. Coronavirus infections in Liverpool are now doubling every six days, according to the Liverpool Echo. The Mayor said a further 1,254 coronavirus infections were confirmed in the city this week, suggesting a further acceleration on figures announced by public health director Matt Ashton just yesterday. "There are currently 8,000 school children at home self isolating and over 350 teachers & staff. (Image: PA)Dr Richard Wenstone, a consultant intensivist at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and former Liverpool councillor, believes the government should shut pubs and restaurants to stem the strain on doctors.

Source: Daily Mirror September 28, 2020 19:19 UTC