Scientific advice does not advocate unilateral school closures according to the little affected u.k. who were apparently told that this could do more harm than good, having a major impact on families. Children may have to be looked after by grandparents, reportedly one of the most vulnerable groups. Confirmed cases of corona virus in Britain, Wednesday’s figures were 460 cases, with 8 deaths. In Britain, any school having an identified case of corona virus will close for a deep clean.
Irish statistics are 70 confirmed cases of as called COV 19. Twenty in northern Ireland. According to the health service executive there has been an estimated five known cases of community transmitted corona virus. Other as called clusters or infected groups believed to have originated from northern Italy.
There were 631 reported corona virus deaths in Italy as of Tuesday’s figures. France is believed to hold 2,876 cases with reportedly 12 recoveries and 61 deaths, yesterday’s figures. Atleast 1,323 reported cases and 38 deaths in the u.s. according to up to date figures.
Estimated global cases; atleast 127,863 with 4,718 deaths. Could be more.