Teachers wait for Covid vaccines
4 years, 2 months ago

Teachers wait for Covid vaccines

CNN  

CNN — Teacher Naseeb Gill has been through a full range of reactions since the pandemic closed down in-person learning 10 months ago. He’s also asked for $50 billion to expand Covid-19 testing, some of it earmarked to meet his goal of getting schools back open safely. Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put teachers in the second tier of vaccine recipients, recommending they should be vaccinated along with other frontline essential workers like grocery store staff and police officers, once healthcare personnel and residents of long-term care facilities are protected. Greg Abbott said in December he wanted teachers “near the front of the line.” But CNN affiliate KTRK reported last week that while Houston fire and police officers were getting their shots, teachers were still waiting. Cities that have seen increased positivity rates from coronavirus testing like Miami have managed to keep schools open without a spike in cases among students and faculty.

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CDC warns 270,000 children entered kindergarten unvaccinated last year as anti-vax reached 'record' high
1 year, 4 months ago

CDC warns 270,000 children entered kindergarten unvaccinated last year as anti-vax reached 'record' high

Daily Mail  

More than a quarter million kindergartners are entering school without their recommended childhood vaccines - and the number of kids with vaccine exemptions has hit a high. Additionally, for the 2022-2023 school year three percent of kindergartners had a vaccine exemption from one or more required vaccines - an increase from 2.6 percent during the 2021-2022 school year and the …

National cabinet to discuss COVID safe return to school, with planning underway to deal with staff shortages
3 years, 2 months ago

National cabinet to discuss COVID safe return to school, with planning underway to deal with staff shortages

ABC  

National cabinet will meet today to finalise a COVID safety plan for schools, as corporate staff in the New South Wales education department are told they could be required to teach classes if there is a teacher shortage. Key points: Political leaders do not want schools to close after they return this year Some lobby groups warn there will be …

As COVID-19 surges, parents are worried about sending their partially-vaccinated children back to classrooms
3 years, 2 months ago

As COVID-19 surges, parents are worried about sending their partially-vaccinated children back to classrooms

ABC  

Parents say a lack of clarity around South Australia's 2022 school year is leaving them feeling nervous as COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the state. Key points: As the vaccine roll-out for children hits road bumps, some parents are worried about sending kids back to school Mother Megan Newman says her son is at particular risk due to his asthma …

Parents assured of COVID-19 vaccine supply and appointment availability before return to school
3 years, 2 months ago

Parents assured of COVID-19 vaccine supply and appointment availability before return to school

ABC  

Scott Walsberger and Adam Boot were anxious to book their daughter, Amiya, in for her vaccination as soon as possible after she became eligible on Monday. Key points: Many GPs around the country cancelled appointments for vaccinations yesterday, saying they did not have enough vaccine supplies Professor Michael Kidd says the majority of children will have been able to have …

COVID vaccines for ages 5 to 11 start today but can schools open safely in the shadow of Omicron?
3 years, 2 months ago

COVID vaccines for ages 5 to 11 start today but can schools open safely in the shadow of Omicron?

ABC  

Sarah has worked as a teacher for decades and loves her job but this year something has shifted — she is anxious about returning to the classroom in 2022. "I just can't get a picture in my head of how schools can be safe," says Sarah, who teaches language to around 120 primary-aged children each day at a South Australian …

Covid-19 surge could peak later this month, expert says, but the next few weeks are critical
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 surge could peak later this month, expert says, but the next few weeks are critical

CNN  

CNN — The current Covid-19 surge in the US, fueled by the Omicron variant, could peak later this month – but the next couple of weeks are critical, a health expert says. Last week, multiple locations of the University of Washington health care system in Washington state started prioritizing testing solely for people “who have symptoms of respiratory illness or …

Teachers Should Be Vaccinated Against Covid-19, Says Madras High Court
3 years, 4 months ago

Teachers Should Be Vaccinated Against Covid-19, Says Madras High Court

News 18  

Teachers in Tamil Nadu should get first vaccinated, before going to schools to teach students, the Madras High Court observed on Monday. “If some teachers do not want to get vaccinated for personal reasons, he/she can remain at home without going to school and putting the lives of students at risk,” the first bench of Acting Chief Justice M N …

COVID vaccine mandate leaves WA schools facing teacher shortage, compounding border pressure
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID vaccine mandate leaves WA schools facing teacher shortage, compounding border pressure

ABC  

Western Australia faces losing at least 300 teachers because of their anti-vaccine stance, according to educational groups, with some schools "deeply concerned" key staff will walk away. Key points: WA teachers are required to be vaccinated from the start of next year Along with teacher numbers, school enrolments could also be affected The Association of Independent Schools says class sizes …

Feds urge schools to provide COVID-19 shots, info for kids
3 years, 4 months ago

Feds urge schools to provide COVID-19 shots, info for kids

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Biden administration is encouraging …

CDC panel debates: Should all school kids get COVID vaccine?
3 years, 4 months ago

CDC panel debates: Should all school kids get COVID vaccine?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Doctors who’ve cared for hospitalized youngsters hope parents embrace …

Here’s what you need to know about the White House plan to vaccinate children
3 years, 5 months ago

Here’s what you need to know about the White House plan to vaccinate children

LA Times  

A student looks back at his mother as he is vaccinated at a school-based COVID-19 vaccination clinic for students 12 and older in San Pedro in May. The Biden administration on Wednesday announced plans to get young children vaccinated against COVID-19, a move health officials say will help curb the pandemic, save lives and stabilize the U.S. economy. “We’re completing …

Confronted with losing their jobs, 99% of LAUSD teachers meet COVID-19 vaccine requirements
3 years, 5 months ago

Confronted with losing their jobs, 99% of LAUSD teachers meet COVID-19 vaccine requirements

LA Times  

A nurse gives a Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine shot to a Los Angeles school employee. “I am heartened that the vast majority of our L.A. Unified staff stepped up and got vaccinated to protect themselves, their families and our schools from COVID-19,” said school board President Kelly Gonez. “I appreciate the work our entire system has done to provide accurate information about …

Mandatory vaccination considered for WA's teachers, Education Minister Sue Ellery reveals
3 years, 5 months ago

Mandatory vaccination considered for WA's teachers, Education Minister Sue Ellery reveals

ABC  

Mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for teachers is under consideration by the WA Government, Education Minister Sue Ellery has revealed. Key points: NSW and Victoria already have mandatory jab rules for teachers Education Minister Sue Ellery said she would act on health advice Compulsory vaccination for MPs is also being considered Ms Ellery pointed to Victoria and New South Wales as examples …

COVID Vaccine Mandate Takes Effect For NYC Teachers, Staff
3 years, 5 months ago

COVID Vaccine Mandate Takes Effect For NYC Teachers, Staff

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — New York City teachers and other school staff members are supposed to be vaccinated against COVID-19 when the bell rings Monday morning, in one of the first school district mandates in the country requiring employees to be inoculated against the coronavirus. Mayor Bill de Blasio gave a final warning to the city’s roughly 148,000 …

US Covid-19 update: Get vaccinated to help prevent more variants down the road
3 years, 6 months ago

US Covid-19 update: Get vaccinated to help prevent more variants down the road

CNN  

CNN — Adequate rates of vaccination can help prevent the rise of new mutations that could force people to get booster after booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine, the head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Sunday. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky told CBS’s “Face the Nation.” “Our goal right now is to stay ahead of the …

Letter tells schools they could face legal action over Covid jabs
3 years, 6 months ago

Letter tells schools they could face legal action over Covid jabs

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Anti-vax groups …

What we know about COVID-19 in kids and the risks of returning to school
3 years, 6 months ago

What we know about COVID-19 in kids and the risks of returning to school

ABC  

As COVID-19 vaccination rates continue to climb, millions of Australian children are set to head back to school for face-to-face classes in term 4 after several months of remote learning. Asha Bowen, a paediatric infectious diseases specialist at the Telethon Kids Institute, said although children were more likely to get infected with Delta, they were much less likely than adults …

WA Government announces new measures to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates in schools
3 years, 6 months ago

WA Government announces new measures to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates in schools

ABC  

The state government will introduce two new measures – including a school-based vaccination program – to make it easier for students and staff in WA schools to get a COVID-19 jab. Key points: Walk-in vaccination appointments will be provided to 16 and 17-year olds from next week This will be followed by a staged roll-out of vaccinations in schools for …

Should children be given COVID-19 jabs?
3 years, 6 months ago

Should children be given COVID-19 jabs?

The Hindu  

With schools shutting down and restrictions being placed on movement, children have suffered a lot over the last one and a half years. Comparing risks The risk of severe outcomes due to COVID-19 in children is very rare, and chance of death is extremely low. Even though children and young adults are not at high risk from severe COVID-19, some …

L.A. school officials order sweeping student vaccine mandate, a first by a major district
3 years, 6 months ago

L.A. school officials order sweeping student vaccine mandate, a first by a major district

LA Times  

A nurse gives Eagle Rock senior Dean Iida a COVID-19 vaccination shortly after the start of the school year. All children 12 and older in Los Angeles public schools must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January to enter campus under an order approved Thursday by the Board of Education, the first such mandate among the nation’s largest school systems …

Vaccinate teachers, children to keep schools safe from Covid-19: WHO
3 years, 7 months ago

Vaccinate teachers, children to keep schools safe from Covid-19: WHO

India TV News  

As millions of children return to school for the new academic session, vaccinating teachers and other school staff against Covid-19 disease can help make schools a safe place against the infectious disease, the World Health Organisation and Unicef said on Monday. Children aged 12 years and above who have underlying medical conditions that put them at greater risk of severe …

Unvaccinated US teacher infects 26 people in California elementary school
3 years, 7 months ago

Unvaccinated US teacher infects 26 people in California elementary school

India Today  

An unvaccinated teacher in a California elementary school infected most of her students after contracting the Covid-19 Delta variant. “Evidence has repeatedly demonstrated that multi-layer prevention strategies such as vaccination for all children and adults who are eligible; masks for all students, teachers, staff, and visitors; ventilation; cohorting; physical distancing; and screening testing work to prevent the spread of Covid …

Illinois governor announces vaccine mandate for teachers and health care workers with testing opt-out
3 years, 7 months ago

Illinois governor announces vaccine mandate for teachers and health care workers with testing opt-out

CNN  

CNN — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that all PreK-12 public school teachers and staff, all higher-education personnel and students, and health care workers in a variety of settings must be vaccinated against Covid-19 by September 5 or face regular testing requirements. Pritzker said the requirements are aimed at protecting the most vulnerable residents – children ineligible to be …

Students' lack of routine vaccines muddies start of school
3 years, 7 months ago

Students' lack of routine vaccines muddies start of school

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s a big deal,” said Richard Long, executive director …

Editorial: Mandatory vaccines and masks. LAUSD shows the right way to reopen schools in 2021
3 years, 7 months ago

Editorial: Mandatory vaccines and masks. LAUSD shows the right way to reopen schools in 2021

LA Times  

Los Angeles County can expect a rise in reported COVID-19 cases over the coming week as the Delta variant continues to spread. Some will be asymptomatic cases discovered by COVID testing of all students and staff by L.A. Unified schools — hundreds of thousands of tests every week. By finding cases that otherwise would have gone undiscovered, the schools will …

How kids can stay safer at school despite Delta variant threat
3 years, 7 months ago

How kids can stay safer at school despite Delta variant threat

LA Times  

Despite the threats posed by the Delta variant, there are ways to enhance kids’ safety at school. “Vaccination of all eligible adults and students is the most important strategy for decreasing COVID-19 transmission in schools,” said Dr. Kate Connor, a pediatrician at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. “The evidence is strongly supportive that universal masking in schools is one …

Teachers should be required to get COVID-19 vaccines, Fauci says
3 years, 7 months ago

Teachers should be required to get COVID-19 vaccines, Fauci says

LA Times  

Dr. Anthony Fauci has said he believes state and local governments should mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for teachers. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, said state and local governments should require teachers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. You would wish that people would see why it’s so important to get vaccinated.” But Fauci, director of the National Institute of …

US officials show support for COVID vaccine mandates amid surge
3 years, 7 months ago

US officials show support for COVID vaccine mandates amid surge

Al Jazeera  

The nation is now averaging more than 100,000 new cases per day as the highly contagious Delta variant continues to spread. The top infectious disease expert in the United States and the head of the nation’s second-largest teachers’ union have expressed support for local coronavirus vaccine mandates, as the US grapples with a surge in infections, hospitalisations and deaths. Dr …

The Education Secretary Wants Schools To Host Vaccine Clinics
3 years, 7 months ago

The Education Secretary Wants Schools To Host Vaccine Clinics

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said Wednesday schools should use federal money to host coronavirus vaccine clinics as students return to in-person classes this fall, saying only “adult actions” could prevent students from returning to class full-time. “I would be very disappointed if adult actions interfere with students’ ability to learn in person.” Cardona also said states should …

August 2, 2021 US coronavirus news
3 years, 7 months ago

August 2, 2021 US coronavirus news

CNN  

A senior administration official told CNN they believe there are governors in the country who are putting their “political interests” ahead of public health in getting their citizens vaccinated. But the official did not rule out a stricter mandate on federal workers that goes beyond the announcement Biden made last week that federal employees must attest to being vaccinated or …

Atlanta students in quarantine after 5 staffers, 9 students test positive for Covid-19
3 years, 8 months ago

Atlanta students in quarantine after 5 staffers, 9 students test positive for Covid-19

CNN  

CNN — More than 100 students at Atlanta’s Drew Charter School are in quarantine after nine students and five staff members tested positive for Covid-19, the head of school said Friday. The school said it was “working closely with local public health officials to ensure we follow the proper recommendations to quarantine.” Peter McKnight, Drew’s head of school, revised the …

48% parents not willing to send their kids to schools till they get Covid vaccines: Survey
3 years, 8 months ago

48% parents not willing to send their kids to schools till they get Covid vaccines: Survey

India TV News  

Nearly 48 per cent parents are not willing to send their children to schools till they are vaccinated against the novel coronavirus infection, says a new survey. The survey conducted with over 32,000 parents across 361 districts in the country found that 30 per cent parents are willing to send their wards to schools if coronavirus cases in their districts …

Karnataka: Teachers to be vaccinated to facilitate re-opening of schools
3 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka: Teachers to be vaccinated to facilitate re-opening of schools

India TV News  

Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Wednesday said the teachers of government and private schools would be vaccinated against COVID-19 so that schools could be re-opened without the children getting the infection from the faculty. In tweets, Sudhakar said the State government wants early re-opening of schools. "The corona vaccine will be given on a priority basis to teachers …

Covid-19 child cases are again rising as schools gear up to reopen. But vaccines for the youngest are still months away
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19 child cases are again rising as schools gear up to reopen. But vaccines for the youngest are still months away

CNN  

CNN — New Covid-19 cases among children are back on the rise after months of declines, just as schools across the United States are gearing up to reopen in a few weeks. Video Ad Feedback Surgeon General on when he still wears a mask 02:59 - Source: CNN Vaccine data for youngest likely still months away It’s “very likely” data …

Schools reopening: American Academy of Pediatrics recommends masks in schools for everyone over 2, regardless of vaccinations
3 years, 8 months ago

Schools reopening: American Academy of Pediatrics recommends masks in schools for everyone over 2, regardless of vaccinations

CNN  

CNN — The American Academy of Pediatrics released new Covid-19 guidance for schools on Monday that supports in-person learning and recommends universal masking in school of everyone over the age of 2, regardless of vaccination status – a stricter position than that taken this month by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “There are many children and others …

COVID-19 Delta strain fears prompt renewed push for teacher to get vaccination priority
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 Delta strain fears prompt renewed push for teacher to get vaccination priority

ABC  

Teachers are again calling on the federal government to make COVID-19 vaccines a priority for school staff amid concerns about the highly-transmissible Delta COVID-19 variant. Key points: Unions want school staff to be treated as a priority group in the vaccine rollout The IEU wants employers to give school staff paid leave to get vaccinated if they can't do off …

Could No10 force through Covid vaccines for children?
3 years, 9 months ago

Could No10 force through Covid vaccines for children?

Daily Mail  

Fears were raised today that ministers could overrule guidance from scientists on vaccinating children against Covid. And one member of SAGE today said safety data for vaccinating children needed to be 'incredibly robust' owing to their low risks from Covid — but stressed that it wasn't quite there yet. Asked whether vaccinating children would be to protect vulnerable adults or …

Covid-19 cases are falling, but experts say kids should still get a vaccine when they can. Here’s why
3 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19 cases are falling, but experts say kids should still get a vaccine when they can. Here’s why

CNN  

CNN — As a pediatric infectious disease specialist, Dr. Amy Edwards has fielded a lot of questions from worried parents during the pandemic. “The truth of the matter is, kids wouldn’t have to get vaccinated if all the adults would,” said Edwards, who is the associate medical director of Pediatric Infection Control at UH Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in …

Covid Crisis: Demand for Vaccinating Children Intensifies amid Mental Health Concerns
3 years, 10 months ago

Covid Crisis: Demand for Vaccinating Children Intensifies amid Mental Health Concerns

News 18  

As several parts of India reimpose lockdowns and restrictions on movement to brave the second wave of Covid-19, the country’s younger population is struggling to keep up. Even though kids have braved Covid-19 better than adults with hardly any severe cases of coronavirus among children being reported, it is their mental health that has taken a bigger hit during the …

The outlook is brighter for the US on Covid-19. It’s why school life may return to almost-normal in the fall
3 years, 10 months ago

The outlook is brighter for the US on Covid-19. It’s why school life may return to almost-normal in the fall

CNN  

CNN Films’ “Race for the Vaccine,” produced and narrated by Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, traces the world-changing discoveries of the vaccines against Covid-19. “People who are vaccinated should feel perfectly comfortable in going indoors without a mask,” Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer Friday. “If you’re around a large number of children who are not wearing masks, …

Private Florida school won’t employ vaccinated teachers
3 years, 11 months ago

Private Florida school won’t employ vaccinated teachers

Associated Press  

MIAMI — A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot. Co-founder Leila Centner told employees in a letter last week that she made the policy decision with a “very heavy heart.” Centner asked those who have …

Miami private school asks teachers not to get Covid-19 vaccine or they won’t be allowed to return next year
3 years, 11 months ago

Miami private school asks teachers not to get Covid-19 vaccine or they won’t be allowed to return next year

CNN  

CNN — A Miami private school has asked its employees to wait to get the Covid-19 vaccine until the end of the school year, but still cautioned that if they do, they won’t be allowed to return next year, the school told staff this month. The school’s CEO and co-founder Leila Centner sent a letter to faculty and staff at …

Vaccinating kids is critical and messaging is key, experts say
3 years, 11 months ago

Vaccinating kids is critical and messaging is key, experts say

Al Jazeera  

Experts say vaccinating children against COVID-19 is critical, but what’s the best way to encourage jabs when they are available? “But once we know that,” he said, pointing to research trials that have shown promising results so far, “I think it’s going to be very important to vaccinate large numbers of children.” Children make up about a quarter of the …

Parents should wait to send children to schools in areas seeing surge in Covid cases: Dr Randeep Guleria
4 years ago

Parents should wait to send children to schools in areas seeing surge in Covid cases: Dr Randeep Guleria

India Today  

The entire world is facing a shortage of Covid-19 vaccine at present because the demand for vaccine is much more than the exisiting manufacturing capacities, said AIIMS New Delhi Director Dr Randeep Guleria on Wednesday. Speaking to India Today TV for an exclusive interview, Dr Guleria said the recent spike in Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra and other states is largely …

It’s back to school for Jill Biden and new education chief
4 years ago

It’s back to school for Jill Biden and new education chief

Associated Press  

MERIDEN, Conn. — Jill Biden, the teacher in the White House, along with new Education Secretary Miguel Cardona went back to school Wednesday in a public push to show districts that have yet to transition back to in-person learning that it can be done safely during the pandemic. “Teachers want to be back,” the first lady said after she and …

CDC study: Teachers key to COVID-19 infections in 1 district
4 years, 1 month ago

CDC study: Teachers key to COVID-19 infections in 1 district

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — A new study finds that teachers may be more important drivers of COVID-19 transmission in schools than students. The paper released Monday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studies nine COVID-19 transmission clusters in elementary schools in the Atlanta suburb of Marietta in December and January, That included one cluster where 16 teachers, students and …

California Will Begin Setting Aside 10% Of COVID-19 Vaccine Doses For Teachers
4 years, 1 month ago

California Will Begin Setting Aside 10% Of COVID-19 Vaccine Doses For Teachers

NPR  

California Will Begin Setting Aside 10% Of COVID-19 Vaccine Doses For Teachers Enlarge this image toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images Mario Tama/Getty Images California is planning to start setting aside 10% of the COVID-19 vaccine the state receives each week to vaccinate teachers, day care workers and other school employees in the hopes of getting more students back in the …

California will earmark 10% of weekly COVID-19 vaccine supply for teachers
4 years, 1 month ago

California will earmark 10% of weekly COVID-19 vaccine supply for teachers

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom announced Friday that state officials will set aside 10% of California’s weekly allotment of COVID-19 vaccine doses for educators starting next month, in an effort to jump-start the process of reopening more public school campuses as pandemic conditions improve in communities across the state. “It must be done much sooner than the current path that we’re on,” Newsom …

Teachers Union Head: Examples Of Success And Trust Key To Reopening Schools
4 years, 1 month ago

Teachers Union Head: Examples Of Success And Trust Key To Reopening Schools

NPR  

Teachers Union Head: Examples Of Success And Trust Key To Reopening Schools Enlarge this image toggle caption Craig F. Walker/Boston Globe via Getty Images Craig F. Walker/Boston Globe via Getty Images President Biden wants most K-8 schools to be ready to go back to in-person learning by the end of April. Sponsor Message In Chicago, for example, the school district …

Should Schools Reopen If Teachers Aren't Yet Vaccinated? CDC Will Soon Weigh In
4 years, 1 month ago

Should Schools Reopen If Teachers Aren't Yet Vaccinated? CDC Will Soon Weigh In

NPR  

Should Schools Reopen If Teachers Aren't Yet Vaccinated? CDC Will Soon Weigh In Enlarge this image toggle caption Image from video/AP Image from video/AP The federal government plans to release new guidance next week about how to safely reopen schools in the midst of the pandemic — guidelines that could add new grist to a debate over whether schools should …

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