Teachers aged over 60 should not be in classrooms during coronavirus pandemic, Queensland's chief health officer says
4 years, 9 months ago

Teachers aged over 60 should not be in classrooms during coronavirus pandemic, Queensland's chief health officer says

ABC  

Teachers over the age of 60 have been advised to avoid classrooms, Queensland's chief health officer says, despite the decision by the State Government to keep schools open during the coronavirus pandemic. Key points: Queensland Education Minister says the department is continuing to follow the expert medical advice Staff in schools with medical conditions should be able to work from home where possible But the union says many teachers are worried about the health risks The Queensland Teachers Union said yesterday it was worried about the risk to vulnerable staff and had flagged industrial action if state schools were not closed by Wednesday. Queensland chief health officer Dr Jeannette Young advised teachers in the "at-risk" demographic should "not work in direct contact with groups of children", particularly if they had health issues. Mr Bates said Queensland schools were already seeing an increase in teachers in the "at-risk" age category not turning up to work.

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Rising COVID cases numbers leave Queensland schools struggling with staff shortages
2 years, 9 months ago

Rising COVID cases numbers leave Queensland schools struggling with staff shortages

ABC  

Queensland schools are facing critical staff shortages amid rising COVID-19 cases in students and staff, as some reinstate mask-wearing restrictions. Key points: Independent Schools Queensland says a number of schools are facing staff shortages due to increasing COVID-19 cases or quarantine requirements for close contacts Fairholme College called for the definition of critical essential workers to be expanded to include …

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 …

Unvaccinated US teacher infects 26 people in California elementary school
3 years, 4 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 …

CDC updates school guidelines for Covid-19 pandemic
4 years, 4 months ago

CDC updates school guidelines for Covid-19 pandemic

CNN  

CNN — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its school guidance Friday. The risk of teachers, school administrators and other staff will, however, “mirror that of other adults in the community” if they get sick, the guidelines said. Schools are also still encouraged to divide students and teachers into distinct groups, if possible, that stay together throughout …

Coronavirus pandemic has school teachers questioning safety and soap supplies
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic has school teachers questioning safety and soap supplies

ABC  

Public school teachers in South Australia say they have not been supplied with enough soap and do not have the facilities to safely teach young children in the middle of a global pandemic. Key points: Teachers are struggling to uphold hygienic practices among young children The SA Government has set up a team to coordinate the distribution of soap and …

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