Staffordshire MP urges parents to keep children away from schools if possible
A Staffordshire MP has urged parents to avoid sending their children to school unless necessary.
Gavin Williamson, the South Staffordshire MP, made the plea on Twitter as Government guidance advises people to stay at home where possible.
He used hashtag "#StayHomeSaveLives", as he tweeted: "You should only send your child to school on Monday if you have to, because your work is critical to our COVID-19 response.
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"If you are able to keep your child at home, you should."
He also shared a placard of Government guidance which says "Stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives".
Schools will close to the majority of pupils from Monday [23] in a move by the Government to try and prevent the spread of Covid-19.
However, schools will remain out for children who's parents are considered key workers by the Government.
