'Schools don't need extra infection control measures' despite Covid-19 variants

Last week, the Department of Education issued guidance to schools ahead of a phased reopening this Thursday. However, both the INTO and Fórsa say their concerns have yet to be addressed. Picture: Jim Coughlan.

No changes are needed to the current infection prevention and control measures for schools, despite the new variants of Covid-19, a webinar for teachers and special needs assistants (SNAs) has heard.

In light of plans to partially reopen schools this week, thousands of teachers, principals and SNAs attended a virtual meeting on Monday afternoon, hosted by the Department of Education and public health officials from the HSE.