British government wants UK to acquire coronavirus "herd immunity." According to over 200 scientists and medical experts, however, going for “herd immunity” at this point does not seem a viable option, as this will put NHS at an even stronger level of stress, risking many more lives than necessary. Parents are putting pressuring on ministers to shut Scotland’s schools to slow the spread of coronavirus and t here are growing suggestions that Scotland’s 700,000 school pupils could be sent home for more than four months from early April — the start of the Easter holidays.