Thousands of people have signed a petition to cancel all GCSE and A Level exams amid the stress and worry over coronavirus. The call comes after talks about shutting schools has become a contentious issue following the Prime Minister's decision to keep them open, while asking the employed to work from home where possible.
But as a result, Mr Johnson has received strong criticism for being 'slow to take action' compared to our European neighbours.
While a small few in Greater Manchester have already closed, others continue to remain open amid the uncertainty of what is about to come, with experts predicting that the UK is three weeks behind the vast situation in Italy.
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