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Coronavirus: Full list of 'key workers' exempt from school closures

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Education secretary Gavin Williamson announced yesterday that all schools would close from Friday and summer exams would be cancelled.

It is currently unclear how long schools will be shut for - with the Prime Minister refusing to put a timescale on the drastic measures.

But the government announced the children of 'key workers' would still be able to attend schools - as will pupils described as vulnerable.

Key workers are those classed as people needed to help fight coronavirus. Who is defined as a key worker? Boris Johnson outlined several different professions as he delivered his daily briefing from Downing Street.

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