Boris answers questions at daily coronavirus press briefing in Downing Street

The transcript discusses the accessibility of schools for children of key workers and the plans for reopening primary schools by June 1st. It acknowledges the efforts of teachers during the crisis and outlines the need for people who cannot work from home to discuss returning to work with their employers. The importance of ensuring workplaces are COVID-secure is emphasized, with guidance being published to help achieve this.

What industries are mentioned as being encouraged to return to work?

• Finance and Technology

• Retail and Hospitality

• Healthcare and Education

• Construction and Manufacturing

Which year groups are planned to return to primary schools first?

• Reception, Year 1, and Year 6

• Year 7 and Year 8

• Year 2 and Year 3

• Year 4 and Year 5

By when does the government hope all primary school pupils will have at least one month of education?

• End of July

• End of May

• End of June

• End of August

What is the key requirement for workplaces as people return to work?

• Remote work options

• Higher salaries

• COVID secure environments

• Increased working hours

What guidance is being published to ensure safety as people return to work?

• Guidance on remote working

• Guidance on COVID secure workplaces and transport

• Guidance on salary increments

• Guidance on reducing working hours