Bring back face coverings to limit school Covid disruption

Four education unions representing teachers and support staff are today (Tuesday) calling on the government to reinstate face coverings in schools to limit coronavirus spread.
With infections on the rise once more, the unions have issued a joint statement demanding a range of safety measures to keep education on track and reduce the risk of further closures.
The unions that have signed are UNISON, GMB, Unite and NEU. The joint statement says:
“Education unions are deeply concerned that sec