By Sheila Mckenzie-
Schools in Islington have been asked to close and switch to online learning from Tuesday evening due to a rise in coronavirus cases across the capital.
Islington Council is advising schools in the north London borough to shut early ahead of Christmas, with children of key workers and vulnerable pupils exempt. Under the advice, schools will not to reopen until later in January
AD: Capeesh Restaurant
It comes after schools in Greenwich, south-east London, were advised to close from Monday night and switch to remote learning amid rising Covid-19 rates.
London mayor Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to consider closing all secondary schools and colleges early in the capital ahead of Christmas.
But Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has urged leaders to try to keep schools open during the final week of term.
AD: Oysterian Sea Food Restaurant And Bar
Islington Council leader Richard Watts said there is a “serious and very worrying rise” in coronavirus across London.
He added: “We must all take action now to stop this deadly disease spreading serious illness and death to the people we love.
“Following public health advice, we are advising that schools close from the end of Tuesday and move to online learning, except for children of key workers and vulnerable children.”
Schools in Islington are also advised to remain closed after the Christmas break and continue online learning until January 11.
Cllr Watts added: “This is a very difficult decision – however the public health situation in Islington and London is so serious that we have to do everything we can to stop this deadly virus spreading in our community and across London.”
AD: Heritage And Restaurant Lounge Bar