Millions of pupils have returned to school across Europe, with hand cleansing stations, social distancing and staggered play time the new normal as countries seek ways to get children back into the classroom safely.
In France, Spain and elsewhere, some parents and teachers' unions have voiced concern at plans for reopening classrooms as the spread of the virus gathers renewed pace. "It's good they're starting back, getting back to a normal routine," said one parent dropping off her daughter at her junior high school in Saint-Leu-d'Esserent, north of Paris.
Asked if she was worried about the virus spreading in schools, she said: "Not any more than at the market. You can't stop living, you just have to follow the rules." Countries are