INTO is urging parents not to send sick children to school.
The Irish National Teachers Organisation has warned parents not to send children with coughs to school.
They’ve stressed how important it is for children with any Covid symptoms to remain at home and isolate.
They’re highly concerned for the health and safety of unvaccinated pregnant teachers.
A spokesperson for INTO told The Independent: “All members of the school community, teachers, parents and pupils alike, have a role in preventing the spread of Covid-19, including the more transmissible Delta variant in our primary and special schools.”
They stressed that children with Covid symptoms must stay away from school.
“It is imperative that parents refrain from sending their pupils to school where they exhibit the symptoms set out by the HSE.”
INTO is also reminding parents to practice social distancing during the school run.
“We implore parents to avoid close congregation outside the school building and heed the advice of school staff when necessary.”
Tony Holohan recently explained that “any increase in incidence among children is often linked to the events that occur around school”.
“It is important that we continue to socialise safely and continue to adhere to the public health measures we are all so familiar with and that our schools have successfully implemented.”
He said parents should keep their distance, wear a mask and avoid crowds.
Dr. Holohan urged parents to be aware of Covid symptoms.
“Do not send your child to school if they display any. These are cough, fever, headache, sore throat, and blocked or runny nose.”
Children displaying symptoms should isolate and arrange a Covid test.
As INTO said, we all have a responsibility to keep one another safe.
