There were 90 outbreaks linked to schools last week.
Childcare providers are warning the decision to allow asymptomatic children who are close contacts remain in creches will result in increased closures this winter.
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation warned it is too early to drop contact tracing in primary schools and predicted it could lead to closures by Halloween c/o @Independent_ie
https://t.co/Y1PcnYfZhn— INTO (Irish National Teachers' Organisation) (@INTOnews) September 23, 2021
Source: Twitter (@INTOnews)
From Monday, under 12s who attend primary schools or childcare facilities and have no symptoms won't have to restrict movements.
The Chief Medical Officer says, given the importance of education, now is the right time to make the change.
Tony Holohan added that the data shows the facilities are low risk.
There were 90 new outbreaks in schools last week - up 50 on the previous week.
The number in childcare facilities fell from 22 to 9 over the same period.
Today yet again we are calling for help, providers cannot keep services open with no staff. Parents are being let down as we have no choice but to continue to close rooms. This is unsustainable. No help no one listens. Emergency HELP @rodericogorman @dcediy @rtenews @NewstalkFM
— Elaine Dunne Federation Early Childhood Providers (@MurphyDunne) September 22, 2021
Source: Twitter (@MurphyDunne)
Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers, Elaine Dunne, says they're "shocked" and "disappointed" at the decision
