ASTI: Pregnant Teachers "Losing Sleep" Worrying About The Return To The Classroom.

Friday, 13 August 2021 12:26

Pregnant people can avail of the vaccine, but only when they're between 14 and 36 weeks.

Pregnant teachers are 'losing sleep' thinking about returning to the classroom, according to the ASTI.

Concerns are being raised about pregnant teachers having to mix with large numbers of unvaccinated or partially vaccinated students.

Pregnant people can avail of the vaccine, but only when they're between 14 and 36 weeks.

ASTI General Secretary, Celbridge man, Kieran Christie, says the teachers' concerns are valid

The teacher union has been trying to engage with the Department of Education about a recent circular which stated that even those with a significant ailment or in a high-risk category must attend the workplace.https://t.co/covzYAIr6y
— The Irish Times (@IrishTimes) August 13, 2021

Concerns are being raised about pregnant teachers having to mix with large numbers of unvaccinated or partially vaccinated students.

Kacey O'Riordan reports

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