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Potential for second wave of Covid shouldn't stop students leaving Island

Education minister says pupils shouldn't put life on hold

Is the potential of a second wave of coronavirus worth putting a halt to students' plans to leave the Island for university?

The education minister doesn't believe it should.

Dr Alex Allinson has addressed concerns of many young people who are set to go into further education this September but are worried about not getting the full university experience.

He says he has faith in the UK if there is a surge in Covid-19 cases:

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