States asked to vaccinate all school teachers on priority before Teachers' Day
3 years, 4 months ago

States asked to vaccinate all school teachers on priority before Teachers' Day

India TV News  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday said more than two crore additional Covid-19 vaccine doses are being made available to states this month, and they have been asked to vaccinate all school teachers on priority before Teachers' Day on September 5. We have requested all the states to try to vaccinate all school teachers on priority before Teachers' Day, which is celebrated on September 5," he said in a tweet in Hindi. With the improvement in the Covid-19 situation, several states have begun reopening schools now even as concerns have been expressed over the staff and teachers not being completely vaccinated. READ| TS EAMCET 2021 Result Declared LIVE UPDATES: 82.08% pass, Sathya Karthikeya tops engineering entrance ALSO READ| Indian teacher joins educationists in worldwide girls’ education drive

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Opinion: California gave up on mandating COVID vaccines for schoolchildren. Here’s why that’s wise
1 year, 10 months ago

Opinion: California gave up on mandating COVID vaccines for schoolchildren. Here’s why that’s wise

LA Times  

A California Supreme Court decision last week reaffirmed that individual school districts lack the authority to require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Unlike the other vaccines required for school enrollment in California, the COVID vaccines are unreliable at preventing infection or transmission, providing at best modest protection against infection for only a couple of months. We never had any …

Maharashtra schools to reopen on June 15 with all possible precautions: Education minister
2 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra schools to reopen on June 15 with all possible precautions: Education minister

India Today  

Maharashtra schools will reopen on June 15 with all possible precautions, said Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad on Monday. The education minister said that students in Classes 1 and 2 have never been to school due to the Covid-19 pandemic for the last two years. School-going students have been severely impacted due to the Covid-19 curbs in the last two years …

Call for SA children to get vaccinated for flu as well as COVID-19 as primary school vaccination hubs open
2 years, 7 months ago

Call for SA children to get vaccinated for flu as well as COVID-19 as primary school vaccination hubs open

ABC  

South Australian parents have been urged to get their children vaccinated against influenza on the same day as a COVID-19 vaccination blitz has begun in the state's schools. Key points: About half of this year's flu cases are in children No decision has been made on making the flu vaccine free for everyone A program of COVID-19 vaccination clinics at …

Covid vaccination of all eligible children at earliest priority for govt: PM Modi
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid vaccination of all eligible children at earliest priority for govt: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Covid vaccination of all eligible children at the earliest is a priority for the government and specialised programmes will need to be conducted for it in schools, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday. Asserting that vaccine is the biggest protective shield against the virus, Modi said Covid vaccination of all eligible children at the earliest is a …

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against Reopening Of Schools For Unvaccinated Children, Says No Data Suggesting They Are At High Risk Of Covid-19
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against Reopening Of Schools For Unvaccinated Children, Says No Data Suggesting They Are At High Risk Of Covid-19

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the Delhi government's decision to resume physical classes for school-going children, from nursery to class 12th from April 1, 2022.The Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla orally remarked,"There has to be a balance. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public …

MP govt orders to reopen schools for Classes 1 to 12 with full attendance
2 years, 10 months ago

MP govt orders to reopen schools for Classes 1 to 12 with full attendance

India Today  

Madhya Pradesh schools to reopen: Madhya Pradesh government has issued an order to reopen all schools for classes 1 to 12 with full attendance with immediate effect in the state. As per the officials, Madhya Pradesh School Education Department has issued a circular on February 12, 2022, which instructs all schools and hostels across the state to reopen at 100 …

UP Schools Reopening From February 14 for all Classes
2 years, 10 months ago

UP Schools Reopening From February 14 for all Classes

News 18  

Amidst decreasing covid-19 cases, the Uttar Pradesh government now has decided reopen the schools for classes nursery to 12 from Monday, February 14. As per the government’s notice, “Schools will reopen for classes Nursery to 8 from February 14 with the strict following of COVID protocols till further orders.” Read|Schools for Classes 10 to 12 to Reopen in Haryana from …

Schools reopen in Tamil Nadu with COVID norms in place
2 years, 11 months ago

Schools reopen in Tamil Nadu with COVID norms in place

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: With their backpacks and donning face masks, school children settled down for physical classes on Tuesday as several institutions across Tamil Nadu reopened for 1 - 12 standard, following stringent COVID-19 precautions. On January 28, the state government permitted physical classes from 1 - 12 standards in all schools from today, while exempting play schools and nursery schools. The …

Schools reopening 2022: From Jharkhand to Telangana, check list here
2 years, 11 months ago

Schools reopening 2022: From Jharkhand to Telangana, check list here

India Today  

Schools reopening 2022: With Covid-19 cases getting under control, several state governments are still keeping their educational institutions closed for the safety of the students. Assam Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the state government is planning to reopen schools from February 15, 2022. Haryana The Haryana government has also decided to reopen its schools for students …

Madhya Pradesh: Shivraj Singh Chouhan says decision on reopening schools to be taken after consulting experts
2 years, 11 months ago

Madhya Pradesh: Shivraj Singh Chouhan says decision on reopening schools to be taken after consulting experts

Firstpost  

Though there is nothing to worry, the administration should continue to adopt COVID-19-appropriate behaviour and follow the mandatory requirement of wearing masks, the chief minister said Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said the decision on reopening schools in the state will be taken after consultation with experts and review of the COVID-19 situation. The state government …

Keep schools open, children can't wait: UNICEF
2 years, 11 months ago

Keep schools open, children can't wait: UNICEF

India Today  

Keep schools open amid the Covid-19 pandemic, said an official statement released by UNICEF. Also, World Bank's Global Education Director Jaime Saavedra said that there is no justification now for keeping schools closed in view of the pandemic and even if there are new waves, closing schools should be the last resort, according to the UNICEF Recommendations to reopen schools …

Rajasthan to reopen open schools? Here’s what health minister has to say
2 years, 11 months ago

Rajasthan to reopen open schools? Here’s what health minister has to say

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan health minister Parsadi Lal Meena on Friday said the Covid-10 pandemic situation is normal in the state with only a few deaths and hospitalisations being registered across districts. Rajasthan health minister parsadi Lal Meena. We will also take a decision soon on the reopening of schools,” the health minister was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. The state …

Centre likely to issue advisory on reopening schools soon: Sources
2 years, 11 months ago

Centre likely to issue advisory on reopening schools soon: Sources

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With the COVID-19 vaccination drive for children aged 15 gathering pace, the Centre is likely to issue an advisory soon to reopen schools across the country. Sources have told ANI that, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has asked the National Expert Group to suggest ways and work on modalities to open schools nationwide. Top sources have also told …

Centre likely to issue advisory on reopening schools soon: Sources
2 years, 11 months ago

Centre likely to issue advisory on reopening schools soon: Sources

India TV News  

With the COVID-19 vaccination drive for children aged 15 gathering pace, the Centre is likely to issue an advisory soon to reopen schools across the country. Sources have told ANI that, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has asked the National Expert Group to suggest ways and work on modalities to open schools nationwide. Top sources have also told ANI that …

Schools are reopening and vaccines are part of the preparation. Here are some of your common questions ahead of the big day
2 years, 11 months ago

Schools are reopening and vaccines are part of the preparation. Here are some of your common questions ahead of the big day

ABC  

Millions of Australian children are gearing up to return to school for term 1, as states and territories begin to outline their back-to-school COVID plans. Experts say COVID-19 vaccination is especially important for children with underlying medical conditions — such as heart or lung disease, diabetes, obesity and severe asthma — who have an increased risk of severe COVID-19. In …

Delhi schools scale up Covid jab drives to speed up reopening
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi schools scale up Covid jab drives to speed up reopening

Hindustan Times  

With the Delhi government focusing on complete vaccination coverage of students ahead of a possible reopening of schools, private schools in the national capital have increased their efforts to scale up vaccination of their students. The government shared that around 85% students of Delhi government schools in the age group of 15-18 years have received the first dose of the …

85% in the 15-18 age group in Delhi’s govt schools have received Covid vaccine: Govt
2 years, 11 months ago

85% in the 15-18 age group in Delhi’s govt schools have received Covid vaccine: Govt

Hindustan Times  

Around 85% students of Delhi government schools in the age group of 15-18 years had received the first dose of the vaccine till January 21, the government said on Saturday. In a circular issued to schools on Saturday, DoE said that out of 8,07, 738 eligible students of government schools, 6, 80, 210, had been already vaccinated which was roughly …

Will consider demand for school reopening in 10-15 days: Maharashtra health minister
2 years, 11 months ago

Will consider demand for school reopening in 10-15 days: Maharashtra health minister

India Today  

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Sunday the demand for reopening of schools in Maharashtra will be considered after the next 10-15 days in light of students suffering education loss and the low incidence of Covid-19 infection in children. Speaking to reporters, the health minister said, "Demands are rising from certain quarters for reopening of schools as children are …

Covid-19: No vaccine, no entry in schools, says minister of this state
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19: No vaccine, no entry in schools, says minister of this state

Live Mint  

Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij on Saturday took to microblogging site Twitter to announce that unvaccinated children in the age group of 15-18 years will not be allowed to attend offline classes when schools reopen. The Health Minister urged parents to get their children vaccinated against the novel coronavirus. "During the meeting, the health minister urged all the parents of …

DoE directs officials to ramp up vaccination for school children
2 years, 11 months ago

DoE directs officials to ramp up vaccination for school children

India Today  

The Directorate of Education has directed its officials to take several steps to boost the Covid-19 vaccination of adolescents falling in the age group of 15-17 years of age. DDE to visit vaccination centres The official order by the Directorate of Education read, "All DDE and DDE will visit vaccination centres under their jurisdiction and check the vaccination procedures on …

Vaccination rates high for Queensland teachers as mandate deadline looms before classroom return
2 years, 11 months ago

Vaccination rates high for Queensland teachers as mandate deadline looms before classroom return

ABC  

Queensland's Department of Education has revealed state school teachers have rolled up their sleeves en masse for COVID-19 vaccinations. Key points: Ninety-eight per cent of state school staff respondents in Queensland will be double-vaccinated by the start of the school year The Queensland Teachers Union says teachers' commitment to follow health directives is good for the community at large Staff …

Covid 19: Schools closed upto class 10, night curfew timings revised in UP
3 years ago

Covid 19: Schools closed upto class 10, night curfew timings revised in UP

India TV News  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday issued fresh Covid guidelines in the state in light of rising cases. The government has also said that all districts upon crossing 1,000 Covid cases will have to shut down cinema halls, gyms, spas and banquet halls. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma Tuesday said the state government is already prepared to …

Need to hold vaccination on war footing, says CM Chouhan as jabs for teen begin
3 years ago

Need to hold vaccination on war footing, says CM Chouhan as jabs for teen begin

Hindustan Times  

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid emphasis on conducting vaccination against the viral infection on a war footing as the drive to inoculate children in the 15 to 18 years age group began on Monday. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches an inoculation drive to vaccinate beneficiaries of the 15-18 …

Odisha: Schools to reopen from Jan 3, students to be vaccinated. More details
3 years ago

Odisha: Schools to reopen from Jan 3, students to be vaccinated. More details

Live Mint  

Amid rising concerns over Covid-19 virus, the Odisha government has announced its decision to reopen schools for classes 1 to 5 from January 3, 2022. Odisha School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash has stated that a total of 27,000 schools will reopen with timings from 9AM to 12 Noon. Directing the officials, Patnaik said, "Our goal is not …

Does Policy Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination Affect Citizens' Right To Earn Livelihood? Delhi HC Issues Notice On Teachers' Plea
3 years ago

Does Policy Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination Affect Citizens' Right To Earn Livelihood? Delhi HC Issues Notice On Teachers' Plea

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice on a plea raising a question as to whether the action of mandating COVID-19 vaccination can adversely affect citizens' right to earn livelihood? This is the third such petition before the Court.Justice Rekha Palli issued notice on the plea filed by two teachers seeking quashing of the guidelines issued by the Delhi …

Los Angeles schools delay student COVID-19 vaccine mandate
3 years ago

Los Angeles schools delay student COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles school district, which was among the first to announce mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for students, has become the latest in California to delay a plan that would have forced thousands of unvaccinated students to return to distance learning. The board of the Los Angeles Unified School District voted Tuesday night to postpone a Jan. 10 deadline for students …

Kerala government makes school uniform compulsory, here's why
3 years, 1 month ago

Kerala government makes school uniform compulsory, here's why

India Today  

On Saturday, the Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty mentioned that uniforms will be made compulsory in schools from December 13. As per several media reports, the government took this decision to clear confusion over the identity of school students while availing several facilities like bus fare concessions, etc. Government sanctions 72 additional plus one batches He further mentioned that the …

Non-Vaccinated Teaching, Non-Teaching Staff in Schools Can't Be Allowed, Says Kerala Education Minister
3 years, 1 month ago

Non-Vaccinated Teaching, Non-Teaching Staff in Schools Can't Be Allowed, Says Kerala Education Minister

News 18  

The Kerala government cannot encourage the attitude of some unvaccinated teaching and non-teaching staff coming to schools, state Education Minister V Sivankutty said on Sunday. In the guidelines issued just before the reopening of schools, we have made it very clear that all teaching and non-teaching staff must be inoculated,” Sivankutty told reporters here. Read Delhi Govt Launches ‘Business Blasters’ …

Maharashtra Health Dept Gives Nod to Reopening Schools But Not Before Vaccinating Kids
3 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra Health Dept Gives Nod to Reopening Schools But Not Before Vaccinating Kids

News 18  

Even as demands by parents’ groups grow for the reopening of schools for all classes, the decision about it should be taken within a fortnight. This should happen within a fortnight,” Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope told CNN News18. But, he said that the health department has also added a rider that all children between the age group of 12 …

Teachers Should Be Vaccinated Against Covid-19, Says Madras High Court
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Schools, Colleges in Madhya Pradesh to Operate With 100% Capacity, Vaccination Must
3 years, 1 month ago

Schools, Colleges in Madhya Pradesh to Operate With 100% Capacity, Vaccination Must

News 18  

With the decreasing COVID-19 cases in Madhya Pradesh, the State government has issued a fresh set of guidelines, according to which, schools, colleges, coaching classes, hostels, cinema halls, malls, swimming pools, gyms, yoga centres, restaurants, and clubs will operate with 100 per cent capacity. According to details shared by the MP education department, schools, colleges and other educational institutions are …

Can Employers Force Their Employees To Undergo Covid-19 Vaccination?: Delhi High Court Issues Notice On School Teacher's Plea
3 years, 1 month ago

Can Employers Force Their Employees To Undergo Covid-19 Vaccination?: Delhi High Court Issues Notice On School Teacher's Plea

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today issued notice on a school lecturer's plea, challenging a circular issued by her employer making Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for rendering services.Justice Rekha Palli has clubbed the matter with another petition filed by a teacher working in a private aided school, challenging the decision of Delhi Government not to permit teachers and staff working in the. …

At Least 22 States, UTs Reopened Schools for All Students, 92% Teachers Vaccinated, Says Centre
3 years, 2 months ago

At Least 22 States, UTs Reopened Schools for All Students, 92% Teachers Vaccinated, Says Centre

News 18  

At least 22 states and Union Territories have reopened schools for all students after a prolonged closure due to the Covid pandemic while over 92 per cent of the teaching personnel in India have been vaccinated, the Union Education Ministry said on Tuesday. While several states began partially reopening schools for senior classes in October last year, they again had …

Schools fully open in 22 States, Union Territories
3 years, 2 months ago

Schools fully open in 22 States, Union Territories

The Hindu  

Schools have reopened for Classes 1 to 12 in 22 States and Union Territories, the Education Ministry said on Tuesday. Over 92% of school teachers across the country have been vaccinated, and 86% of non-teaching staff in schools, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said after conducting a review of the vaccination status. “With rapid vaccination at-scale in the country, we are …

Schools in Kerala reopen today with Covid-19 protocols
3 years, 2 months ago

Schools in Kerala reopen today with Covid-19 protocols

India Today  

Schools in Kerala are set to re-open in a staggered manner from today, that is, November 1. The schools are being reopened after a period of one-and-a-half-years for Classes 1 to 7, 10 and 12 with Covid-19 protocols like bio-bubbles in place, the state government said on Sunday. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan informed that with 95 percent of the population …

Bengal schools to reopen after year and a half even as Covid-19 cases are on the rise
3 years, 2 months ago

Bengal schools to reopen after year and a half even as Covid-19 cases are on the rise

India Today  

Bengal schools will be reopening after around a year and a half for Classes 9 to 12 from November 15, CM Mamata Banerjee said at an administrative meeting in Siliguri on Monday during her four-day visit to review the situation post the monsoons. “I think this matter should be taken up with the Health Department, Central Government that why after …

Kerala HC Upholds Vaccination Mandate To Enter Colleges; Says Advantages Given To Vaccinated Not Discriminatory
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala HC Upholds Vaccination Mandate To Enter Colleges; Says Advantages Given To Vaccinated Not Discriminatory

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently ruled that although an individual is entitled to the right to refuse medical treatment under the Constitution, such right does not affect the authority of the executive to take measures to restore normalcy amidst a pandemic. I am of the view that the said right of individuals does not in any manner affect the authority …

Schools in Greater Sydney could face teacher shortages when full capacity returns as 160 seek help with staffing
3 years, 2 months ago

Schools in Greater Sydney could face teacher shortages when full capacity returns as 160 seek help with staffing

ABC  

When face-to-face learning resumes for students in years 2 to 11 on Monday, a few thousand teachers could be absent from schools across Greater Sydney due to their vaccination status. Key points: More than 95 per cent of school staff self-reported they were fully vaccinated NSW Teachers Federation says about 3,000 teachers are not fully vaccinated Year 7 and up …

Mandatory COVID vaccination for WA workers evokes both serious questions and broad support
3 years, 2 months ago

Mandatory COVID vaccination for WA workers evokes both serious questions and broad support

ABC  

A WA government decision to mandate the COVID-19 vaccination for 75 per cent of the state's workforce, around 1.1 million people, has drawn a mixed response from unions and employers. Key points: A January 31 vaccination deadline is looming for most WA workers A January 31 vaccination deadline is looming for most WA workers The vaccine mandate has received broad …

Confronted with losing their jobs, 99% of LAUSD teachers meet COVID-19 vaccine requirements
3 years, 2 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 …

Maharashtra: Colleges to reopen from Oct 20, students to be fully-vaccinated
3 years, 2 months ago

Maharashtra: Colleges to reopen from Oct 20, students to be fully-vaccinated

Hindustan Times  

All the colleges and universities in Maharashtra can conduct physical classes from October 20 and students must be fully vaccinated in order to attend the classroom sessions, state Higher and Technical Education Minister Uday Samant said on Wednesday. Maharashtra: Colleges to reopen from Oct 20, students to be fully-vaccinated The decision comes in the wake of schools across the state …

ACT records 51 new cases of COVID-19 as mandatory vaccination for early childhood workers, primary teachers introduced
3 years, 2 months ago

ACT records 51 new cases of COVID-19 as mandatory vaccination for early childhood workers, primary teachers introduced

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 51 new cases of COVID-19, as Canberrans count down the days until the end of lockdown. Vaccination mandated for early childhood workers, primary teachers The ACT government has announced that by November, vaccination will be mandated for staff working across certain early childhood settings and in primary schools. While testing will continue to be important, Chief …

New Zealand makes COVID vaccines mandatory for doctors, teachers
3 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand makes COVID vaccines mandatory for doctors, teachers

Al Jazeera  

Vaccine mandate comes as New Zealand struggles to quell an outbreak driven by the Delta variant. “We can’t leave anything to chance so that’s why we are making it mandatory,” said Chris Hipkins, New Zealand’s education minister who is also in charge of the country’s COVID-19 response. The vaccine mandate comes as health authorities reported 35 new cases, all of …

Kerala Government Gears Up To Open Schools From November 1
3 years, 3 months ago

Kerala Government Gears Up To Open Schools From November 1

News 18  

Kerala government is planning to reopen schools in the state which have remained shut for over a year-and-half due to Covid-19 pandemic. Kerala Minister for Public Education V Sivankutty and Health Minister Veena George on Wednesday handed over the guidelines to the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan regarding reopening of schools from November 1. Schools should have a batch of only …

Kerala schools to reopen from November 1, check details here
3 years, 3 months ago

Kerala schools to reopen from November 1, check details here

India Today  

With Covid-19 cases at the lowest, the Kerala government has decided to re-open its schools from November 1, 2021, with strict Covid-19 guidelines. The SOPs regarding the same have been handed over to the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan by Minister for Health, Veena George, and Minister for Public Education, V Sivankutty. School-level staff council meetings, PTA meetings and various meetings …

COVID Vaccine Mandate Takes Effect For NYC Teachers, Staff
3 years, 3 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 …

NYC vaccine mandate takes effect with 96% of teachers receiving at least one dose, mayor says
3 years, 3 months ago

NYC vaccine mandate takes effect with 96% of teachers receiving at least one dose, mayor says

CNN  

CNN — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said 96% of all city public school teachers have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, as a vaccine mandate for educators went into full effect Monday morning. While de Blasio and Porter provided numbers for all school employees, the president of one of the city’s largest teachers’ unions …

California becomes first US state with Covid vaccine mandate for schools
3 years, 3 months ago

California becomes first US state with Covid vaccine mandate for schools

India TV News  

California became the first state in the US to announce plans to require student vaccination for Covid-19 by adding the vaccine to the list of vaccinations required for school, such as the vaccines for measles, mumps, and rubella. According to an order approved by Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday, students in the Golden State would be required to be vaccinated …

Teachers turn to US Supreme Court over NYC vaccine mandate
3 years, 3 months ago

Teachers turn to US Supreme Court over NYC vaccine mandate

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A group of teachers asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday for an emergency injunction blocking implementation of New York City’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for public schools staff. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has said he is confident courts will uphold the city’s efforts to exclude unvaccinated staff from school buildings, where they might infect …

Federal judges: NYC can impose vaccine mandate on teachers
3 years, 3 months ago

Federal judges: NYC can impose vaccine mandate on teachers

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The nation’s largest school district can immediately impose a vaccine mandate on its teachers and other workers, after all, a federal appeals panel decided Monday, leading lawyers for teachers to say they’ll ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene. Our children will be left with no teachers and no security in schools.” The city’s Department of Education …

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