Covid-19 test referrals ‘have surged among children since schools reopened’
“It is absolutely right that the schools have reopened and that parents are seeking advice on possible Covid cases,” one doctor said.
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“It is absolutely right that the schools have reopened and that parents are seeking advice on possible Covid cases,” one doctor said.
A number of representative groups will voice their concerns in the Dáil today.
Dr Ronan Glynn has moved to reassure parents and teachers with concerns for children returning to classrooms this week.
A mixture of excitement and frustration prevailed at one Louth school with classes of 33 pupils as available classrooms lie empty.
Against the backdrop of Covid-19, parents worry how their children with special needs will cope with school this year.
Some schools have sacrificed computer rooms, home economics facilities and fitness spaces to ensure a safe reopening.
Government has spent the summer planning for the reopening of schools next Thursday.
The guidance says that health and wellbeing should be prioritized for school staff.
Guidelines for schools are currently being drafted.