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School and university starters could be at risk as immunity levels drop
3 months, 1 week ago

School and university starters could be at risk as immunity levels drop

The Independent  

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L.A. schools chief pushes to delay student COVID vaccination mandate
2 years, 8 months ago

L.A. schools chief pushes to delay student COVID vaccination mandate

LA Times  

The Los Angeles Unified School District should delay its requirement that students be vaccinated against COVID-19 until next year, its superintendent recommended Thursday, given the system’s already high vaccination rates among older students as well as low transmission rates in schools. “We also know that the district’s high vaccination rates played a crucial role in keeping kids in school throughout …

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California to keep mask mandate in schools as indoor mandate ends
2 years, 10 months ago

California to keep mask mandate in schools as indoor mandate ends

CNN  

CNN — Just one day before California is set to relax a statewide mask mandate for vaccinated people in indoor public spaces, the state’s top health official announced that masks will still be required in schools. There will be no change to the school requirement, Health & Human Services Agency Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly announced at a press conference Monday. …

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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 …

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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 …

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The Latest: Crowded sport stadiums, virus combustible mix
3 years, 3 months ago

The Latest: Crowded sport stadiums, virus combustible mix

The Independent  

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Melbourne principal stands by 'courageous' decision to make COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for staff
3 years, 4 months ago

Melbourne principal stands by 'courageous' decision to make COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for staff

ABC  

A principal at a Melbourne private school says he has experienced no pushback from staff following an official decision requiring all staff to be vaccinated upon returning to work. Key points: Xavier College staff have been told they must have their vaccination by the start of term 4 The school principal did not say whether staff would be sacked if …

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Sept. 1 reopening of schools: Medical community divided over physical classes
3 years, 4 months ago

Sept. 1 reopening of schools: Medical community divided over physical classes

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The medical community is divided over the wisdom of holding pysical classes when the Covid-19 vaccination is not accessible to children. While some doctors said that holding physical classes without vaccination is not advisable, others said that staying at home had made children addicted to gadgets, which was a major cause for concern. Dr Lav Kumar Reddy, president Indian …

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Group of doctors, academicians calls for immediate resumption of in-person classes in schools
3 years, 4 months ago

Group of doctors, academicians calls for immediate resumption of in-person classes in schools

The Hindu  

A group of 56 academicians, doctors and other professionals have written an open letter to chief ministers and union territory administrators requesting them to urgently consider reopening schools and resuming in-person classes. In their letter which has also been marked to the Prime Minister’s Office, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the National Disaster Management …

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Netherlands approves Covid vaccines for 12 to 17 year olds; Invites go out this week
3 years, 6 months ago

Netherlands approves Covid vaccines for 12 to 17 year olds; Invites go out this week

NL Times  

Dutch Health Minister Hugo de Jonge has approved vaccinating people from the ages of 12 through 17 against Covid-19. "I therefore expect that all young people who want to be vaccinated will be able to receive their first vaccination before the start of the new school year," wrote in a letter to Parliament. Young people aged 12 to 15 years …

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In massive reopening effort at 1,400 L.A. public schools, safety is the priority
3 years, 9 months ago

In massive reopening effort at 1,400 L.A. public schools, safety is the priority

LA Times  

The complex logistics of awakening 1,400 Los Angeles schools are reaching a crescendo this week with officials especially focused on safety — announcing plans to open 25 community vaccination centers and urging all returning families to sign their students up for mandatory coronavirus testing. The school district vaccines will be available immediately to those 16 and older who are family …

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