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The UK government gives its daily briefing led by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson, while Prime Minister Boris Johnson continues to recover from coronavirus.

He is joined by deputy chief medical officer Dr Jenny Harries.

Gavin Williamson says "everyone has their part to play" in tackling the outbreak, and flags the "heroic" work of the NHS.

But he also wants to thank nurseries, schools, colleges and children's services for their "vital role".

The education secretary says: "I know you are anxious to know when we are going to relax restrictions.

"Of course I want nothing more than to see schools back, to get them back to normal, to make sure children are sat around learning and experiencing the joy of learning at school.

"But I can't give you a date."

He repeats the five tests set out by the government before they can relax the restrictions.

They include death and infection rates going down, to be sure testing and PPE is being managed, and to make sure any changes will not risk a second peak.

Williamson says they will work with the sector on how to re-open schools "when the time is right".

But the "first priority has always been protecting the children and young people, but particularly vulnerable people".

He confirms no one will have to leave care "during this difficult time", and is working with Childline and NSPCC for help.


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