England could fit Covid air filters to all classrooms for half cost of royal yacht

Scientists say air purifiers would help stop virus spreading in schools as fears grow of teacher shortages

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England could fit an air purifier to every classroom for half the price of the new royal yacht, a move which scientists and campaigners say would significantly reduce the spread of Covid in schools.

The move would cost about £140m, according to calculations by the Liberal Democrats. Government sources have said there will be no delay to the start of the school term, despite surging Omicron cases, and that any additional restrictions will not include classroom closures.

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