Plan to keep Covid-hit students on UK campuses ‘irresponsible’

Union criticises government guidance and reiterates call to keep teaching online-only until Christmas

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#1 Submitted by NJF on September 10, 2020 - 3:07pm

https://www.bmj.com/content/370/bmj.m3365

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