Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Today about coronavirus (COVID-19). KARL STEFANOVIC: Well there are, as you know, mixed messages over schools this morning, with the Prime Minister urging parents to send their children back to class and to teachers to keep the gates open. ALLISON LANGDON: We're joined now by Deputy Chief Medical Officer Michael Kidd.
Professor, thank you so much for your time this morning. Do you agree with the Prime Minister? PROFESSOR MICHAEL KIDD: Absolutely.
It's fundamental that every child in Australia continues to receive their education as we go through this pandemic, both here in Australia and around the world.