Call for action to improve ventilation in schools to cut Covid risk in Northern Ireland's schools

Chair of the Stormont Education Committee, Chris Lyttle of the Alliance Party. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

The chairman of Stormont’s Education Committee has called for a review of ventilation in schools amid high community Covid-19 infection rates.

Chris Lyttle (Alliance) also revealed that his committee and the health committee have invited Education Minister Michelle McIlveen, Health Minister Robin Swann and chief medical officer Michael McBride to face questions on arrangements in schools.