Professor Chris Whitty interview on children returning to schools

The video discusses the balance of risks and benefits of children attending school during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the overwhelming evidence that not attending school can cause long-term damage to children, including increased disparities and mental and physical health issues. While there are concerns about COVID-19, the risk of severe illness in children is very low, especially for those without pre-existing conditions. The video concludes that the benefits of attending school outweigh the risks, as the chances of harm from not attending are much greater.

What is one of the long-term risks associated with children not attending school?

• Better physical health

• Increased future opportunities

• Improved mental health

• Higher risk of disparities

According to the transcript, what is the likelihood of children dying from COVID-19?

• Uncertain

• Incredibly small

• Moderate

• Very high

Which group of children is less likely to catch COVID-19 according to the evidence?

• College students

• Primary school children

• Teenagers

• Preschoolers

What is the main argument for children attending school during the pandemic?

• Children prefer staying at home

• The benefits of education outweigh the risks

• The risk of COVID-19 is zero

• Schools are completely safe

What is the balance of risk strongly in favor of, according to the transcript?

• Children staying at home

• Children attending school

• Children attending online classes

• Children taking a gap year