UNICEF welcomes Georgian gov’t decision to resume in-person studies on October 4
UNICEF says that the risks to children, while they are out of school, are greater than the risks to them while in school. Photo: UNICEF Georgia/Facebook archive
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UNICEF welcomes the Georgian government’s decision to reopen schools and pre-schools throughout Georgia from October 4.
Congratulations to all children, parents and teachers for school reopening and we do continue to partner with the Ministry of Education and Science and National Centre for Disease Control and Public Health on ensuring a safe environment in schools and pre-schools”, UNICEF says.
If further notes that UNICEF continues supporting the Ministry of Education and Science and National Centre for Disease Control and Public Health in promoting vaccination among teachers.
Vaccination of teachers is important to protect them from community transmission and to help keep them healthy so they can continue the inspiring work they do in the classroom”, it says.
Stressing that schools are central to children’s development, safety, and well-being, UNICEF says the risks to children, while they are out of school, are greater than the risks to them while in school.
????♀️ UNICEF welcomes the Government’s decision to re-open schools & pre-schools from Oct 4.
— UNICEF Georgia (@unicefgeorgia) September 28, 2021
????♂️ Congratulations to all children, parents & teachers. We do continue to partner w/ the MoES & @NCDCGeorgia on ensuring a safe environment in schools & pre-schools.
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The government of Georgia has announced earlier today that in-person studies will resume in Georgia starting October 4 as coronavirus daily cases are decreasing.
Education Minister Mikheil Chkhenkeli has however announced that ‘all children will have to wear facemasks in schools’ to prevent a surge in new infections.