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<p>The department has worked closely with Public Health England to develop a system
of controls to reduce the risk of transmission in schools. When implemented in line
with a revised risk assessment, these measures create an inherently safer environment
for children and staff where the risk of transmission of infection is substantially
reduced. The system of controls is reviewed continually in light of new evidence –
including evidence about new variants.</p><p> </p><p>There is no evidence the new
variant of the virus ‘VUI – 202012/01’, identified in the UK, causes more serious
illness in either children or adults and there continues to be strong evidence to
date that children and younger people (under 18 years) are much less susceptible to
severe clinical disease than older people.</p><p> </p><p>There is no current evidence
that it may be particularly dangerous to clinically extremely vulnerable children.</p><p>
</p><p>We will continue to work closely with Public Health England and others to update
our guidance based on the latest medical and scientific advice.</p>
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