Scotland and Wales are closing all of their schools because of the coronavirus pandemic

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• Scotland and Wales will close all of their schools by the end of this week in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
• The Welsh and Scottish governments both confirmed the decision on Wednesday.
• Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under growing pressure to close English schools as well.
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All schools in Scotland and Wales will close by Friday as the coronavirus pandemic spreads rapidly across the United Kingdom.

The Welsh and Scottish governments both confirmed the move on Wednesday.

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