Foley won't seek derogation to let isolating teachers return to work sooner

Public health officials raised no impediment to the plan, which had come under scrutiny in recent days amid fears of the prospect of widescale absences caused by the Omicron variant

One million schoolchildren will return to the classroom on Thursday, despite fears raised by teacher unions about safety for students and staff.

Public health officials raised no impediment to the plan, which had come under scrutiny in recent days amid fears of the prospect of widescale absences caused by the Omicron variant.