Dr Hilary has revealed that the risk of children dying from coronavirus is “less than being struck by lightning”. Appearing on today’s instalment of Good Morning Britain, the medical expert said there is strong evidence to suggest children between five and 14 years old are more resilient to the virus. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/dr-hilary-reveals-what-chances-18392942
Day: June 12, 2020
The Sun reports “UNLUCKY STRIKE Kids are more likely to die by LIGHTNING strike than Covid caught at school, says expert”
Professor Robert Dingwall, who is part of the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG), has hit back – saying children are at “very low risk”. He added that the Government’s decision to allow schools to reopen for reception, year one and six from Monday “is not a risky move”. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11735602/kids-more-likely-die-lightning-covid-school/