Pupils should wear 'jumpers, jerseys and coats' in class to limit virus spread, expert suggests

Dr Gabriel Scally said schools should consider getting students to wear their coats in class to suppress spread of Covid-19. Picture: Ben Birchall

Public health expert Dr Gabriel Scally has said schools should consider keeping windows open and getting students to wear their coats in class to suppress spread of Covid-19.

Dr Scally also called on schools to request additional space in the form of temporary buildings, marquees or the use of nearby sporting facilities.