Schools return: Unions 'alarmed' at return of unvaccinated pregnant teachers to classroom

Schools return: Unions 'alarmed' at return of unvaccinated pregnant teachers to classroom

Children across the country are making a full return to school after a summer of rising incidence rates amid the Delta variant. Picture: PA 

After a summer of reduced restrictions and rising incidence rates of Covid-19, children are returning to primary and secondary schools across the country as part of a full return to education. 

The return comes as teachers and unions raise concerns about unvaccinated pregnant teachers being required to go back into the classroom. 

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