Experts warn of choice between schools and pubs as UK coronavirus infections grow

Prof. Medley, chairman of the Sage sub-group on pandemic modelling, said it was "quite possible" that pubs could have to shut for schools to reopen.

Pubs in England could have to shut in order for schools to reopen, according to a pandemic expert, as concern turned to a rise in Covid-19 infections among young people.

Professor Graham Medley, a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), said ministers might have to consider closing pubs in England in order for lessons to start again next month.