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10th December 2021
09:18am GMT

They continued, “This is important to ensure certainty for the school community about the dates of school holidays."
“There are no plans to alter the school break at Christmas," the spokesperson stressed.
Denmark recently confirmed that their schools will close early.
Their government will close schools early to help lower their Covid-19 cases.
This new measure will last for 4 weeks with virtual teaching being introduced on December 15th.
Schools in Denmark usually start their Christmas holidays on December 20th.
Children of primary school age are currently experiencing the highest rate of Covid-19 infections.
However, earlier this week Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly confirmed that the Covid-19 vaccine has been approved for children aged between 5 and 11.
Children with an underlying condition or living with a child with complex needs will be prioritised.
Children living with an immunocompromised adult will also be prioritised.
NIAC has also shared that vaccination will be offered to all children aged 5-11 years.
Children will be given a smaller dose of 10 µg, but they will be given their vaccine on a two-dose schedule, three weeks apart.
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