The moves to reopen schools in the UK are "political decisions" not supported by scientific evidence, a SAGE member said this evening.
Professor John Edmunds, who is one of the government's main scientific modellers, conceded it is "wrong" for the decision to be made by scientists.
Currently, primary schools in England will begin reopening in phases from June 1 despite fierce debate in the education sector.
And Prof Edmunds, of SAGE (Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies) called this a "political choice". He said that ministers claiming they are 'following the science' is 'misleading'.