Dept of Education: No decision taken to extend mid-term break to stop Covid-19 spread

A department of Education spokesperson says Keeping schools safely open for children and staff is a key priority at all levels of the five-level Living with Covid-19 plan. File Picture

No decision has been taken to extend the mid-term break for schools to help stop the spread of Covid-19, according to the Department of Education.

According to reports this morning, the Government is considering extending the upcoming break by a week to help curb the spread of Covid-19.