NSW public schools will begin a “four week blitz” to stem the spread of COVID-19 when students return from holidays on Tuesday, with more than 9 million rapid antigen test kits to be distributed | daniellamariewh lucy_carroll
NSW public schools will begin a “four week blitz” to stem the spread of COVID-19 when students return from holidays on Tuesday, with more than 9 million rapid antigen test kits to be distributed.
The department said students at affected schools could also be directed to work from home for short periods if required. The new measures come as most unvaccinated teachers and staff, except those working with high-risk students, were allowed to return to work from Monday.A number of private schools are also strongly encouraging the use of masks, with at least one continuing to enforce a mandate.
Barker College head Phillip Heath said staff would be asked to undertake a RAT before attending school each Monday in the first few weeks of Term 3. Last week, NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said there had been a 30 per cent increase in sick days taken by teachers and staff this year, which was directly related to COVID and flu.
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