Coronavirus sees schools close in UK… and a lot of memes

‘Boris is a legend to all kids for life!’ Pupils take to the internet to celebrate closure of Britain’s schools (while others worry what will happen to their exams)

  • All schools in England will close on Friday, along with those in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, PM announced today 
  • When school gates shut, they will not reopen for the foreseeable future 
  • Closures raise major questions over whether key exams will be able to go ahead  
  • Teachers and staff self-isolating has left schools struggling to open as normal 
  • Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and should you see a doctor?