Error to open pubs not schools, Covid inquiry told

The ongoing Covid inquiry has been told that it was a mistake to prioritize the opening of pubs over schools during the pandemic.

Experts have argued that schools should have been the first to reopen in order to minimize the impact on children’s education and wellbeing. They believe that the focus on reopening pubs and restaurants instead has led to a longer period of disrupted learning for students.

The decision to close schools while allowing hospitality venues to remain open has been heavily criticized, with many arguing that it prioritized economic interests over the welfare of children.

As the inquiry continues, there are calls for lessons to be learned and for a more balanced approach to be taken in future decisions regarding the reopening of establishments and institutions.