Queensland children are returning to school after an extended summer break. But health officials say they're more concerned about another demographic — grandparents who haven't had their third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Classroom ventilation has been improved, and where it can't be, air purifiers will be provided, the government said.
Ms Richardson said schools had been "scenario planning" to respond to potentially high rates of absenteeism among teachers and students. Brooke said the family was vaccinated and had been staying away from large crowds to avoid infection, but school posed a major risk for people like them."I just feel blindsided. What are we supposed to do? How do we stay safe?
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