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Coronavirus: Why is the UK not shutting schools like other countries?By Pallab GhoshScience correspondent 13 March 2020 Related TopicsCoronavirus pandemic Image copyrightReutersImage captionArchitects of the UK's "nuanced" approach: Sir Patrick Vallance (left) and Prof Chris Whitty (left)Many countries are taking tough measures to crack down on the spread of coronavirus, including school closures, an end to mass gatherings and severe travel restrictions. But the UK has adopted relatively modest control measures.The differences can be partly explained by the fact some of these countries are further into their epidemics. But it's clear the UK has adopted a more nuanced approach.Computer simulations indicate the UK is in the early stages of its epidemic which is expected to rise sharply in four weeks and peak in 10 and 14 weeks' time.Sir Patrick Vallance, the UK government's chief scientific adviser, and chief medical officer Prof Chris Whitty have made the judgeme…