Scotland and Wales are closing all of their schools because of the coronavirus pandemic

• Scotland and Wales will close all of their schools by the end of this week in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
• The Welsh and Scottish governments both confirmed the decision on Wednesday.
• Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under growing pressure to close English schools as well.
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All schools in Scotland and Wales will close by Friday as the coronavirus pandemic spreads rapidly across the United Kingdom.

The Welsh and Scottish governments both confirmed the move on Wednesday as Prime Minister Boris Johnson comes under growing pressure to close English schools as well.

Johnson told members of Parliament on Wednesday that a decision on school closures would "be taken imminently".

Asked whether English schools would close soon, a spokesperson for the prime minister said: "We have been guided by the scientific advice. Included within our plan has been the possibility of closing schools which [we will consider] at the right time."