Global data suggests schools are not Covid-19 hotspots Data gathered worldwide are increasingly suggesting that schools are not hotspots for coronavirus infections, according to an article in the leading science journal Nature. Coronavirus • 30 Oct 20
Schools told to stop using more sanitising products The Department of Education has written to schools recalling more than 50 sanitising products, including hand sanitisers, wipes, detergents, and hand soaps. Coronavirus • 29 Oct 20
15% of teachers record virus-related absence Figures from the Department of Education show 15% of teachers have recorded a Covid-19 related absence from school since schools reopened in September. Coronavirus • 29 Oct 20
ASTI members vote for industrial action on Covid issues Secondary school teachers who are members of the ASTI trade union have voted in favour of industrial action, up to and including strike action, unless ... ASTI • 28 Oct 20
81 new Covid cases detected in mass testing of schools Mass testing for Covid-19 has taken place in an additional 97 schools over the past week according to the latest data from the HSE, with ... Coronavirus • 28 Oct 20
Covid rates in schools - comparing like with like? A better comparison for schools is with the 'close contacts' positivity rate in the community, writes Education Correspondent Emma O Kelly. Coronavirus • 28 Oct 20
Department of Education defends virus letter to schools The Department of Education has defended a communication it sent to schools which has been interpreted by some as an attempt to influence the Public ... Education • 22 Oct 20
Students call for improved virus measures in schools A body representing second level students has expressed "serious apprehension" at schools remaining open without improved measures to support student safety wellbeing and learning. Education • 22 Oct 20
TUI survey highlights Covid concerns among teachers Teachers have significant concerns around their own health and that of others in their household, according to a survey of more than 1,500 members conducted ... Coronavirus • 22 Oct 20
Virus outbreaks in schools rise for second week running There has been a sharp rise in the number of weekly Covid-19 outbreaks being detected in schools for a second week running, according to the ... Coronavirus • 21 Oct 20
