Rollout of daily testing of close contacts paused in English schools
Mass testing in schools, using pregnancy-style lateral flow tests to detect the virus, had been due to start in January. Source link
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Schools may reopen region by region, says medical adviser
Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said: “Although the government intends that schools will fully reopen after the February half-term holiday, it is clearly in the balance when this happens and whether there will be any sort of regional approach. Source link
Schools ‘may need to close to control new variant’
Variant spreads 56% faster and may need tougher measures to control, a study suggests. Source link
Covid cases in schools ‘reflect community levels’
The Schools Infection Survey will continue to track cases and transmission in schools over the coming months. Source link
‘Game changer’ Covid tests for secondary schools in January
The announcement comes as attendance figures show more pupils out of school because of Covid outbreaks – with 15% missing last week on average across England and 23% in the West Midlands. Source link
Maharashtra schools to reopen for classes 5 to 8 post health dept nod
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra education department will allow reopening of schools for classes 5 to 8 only after getting the approval of the state health department, School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad said on Wednesday. The state government had last month empowered district collectors and local authorities to decide on reopening of schools, which have been shut … Read more
Restrictions Return As COVID Surges Across the U.S.
COVID Tracking Project blog: “A Nationwide Case Surge Hits US Hospitals: This Week in COVID-19 Data, Nov 12.” COVID Tracking Project: “Cumulative Cases.” The Associated Press: “Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds won’t budge on masks, even as virus deaths rise.” Office of the Governor of Iowa, Kim Reynolds: “Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public … Read more
Coronavirus and schools: Where are the risks?
Why are schools staying open during the second lockdown in England? The UK government says it wants to continue to prioritise the wellbeing and long-term future of young people. But many local leaders say colleges, schools and universities should be shut to stop covid spreading. Guidance has been given by individual governments, but it’s down … Read more
Coronavirus: Schools in NI shut as two-week closure begins
The move is part of a bid to stem the spread of coronavirus and will be reviewed on 2 November. Source link
Schools reopening or not? Here’s what states have decided so far
The government had allowed schools to reopen from October 15 as per the Unlock 5 guidelines. Here are what a few states have decided regarding opening or not reopening schools. The government had allowed schools to reopen from October 15 as per the Unlock 5 guidelines. Here are what a few states have decided regarding … Read more