Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi confirmed that mask-wearing in all English schools could be made compulsory again under the government's winter contingency "Plan B". In Scotland , face coverings remain compulsory for secondary school staff and pupils on school premises after after the Scottish government decided against lifting the measure. Primary school staff only need to wear masks when moving around the school or in communal areas such as canteens and staff rooms.
In Northern Ireland , they are required in class for at least the first six weeks of term. Department for Education DfE statistics show that the number of pupils missing school in England due to Covid has risen over the last fortnight. On Thursday 14 October, 2. In the snapshot two weeks earlier on 30 September , the figure was 2. The main reason for absence was a positive test for coronavirus, affecting , pupils compared to , a fortnight earlier.
In Wales , there have been more than 10, cases of Covid among pupils and staff since the start of term.
In Scotland , the latest figures show 13, pupils 2. The highest absence rates due to Covid were recorded on 7 and 8 September, when 5. In Northern Ireland , 3. Formerly a single mom, she says the equity issue has weighed heavily on her since schools shut down. This fall, New York City will provide child care for , children, a fraction of the more than 1.
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