Some schools suspend in-person classes over COVID concerns

Queens College, which was set to begin its in-person classes in full today has informed parents that the virtual classes will continue this week over concerns about the COVID-19 spread.

Some schools suspend in-person classes over COVID concerns

A number of schools across the country have opted to put a pause on in-person classes this week as the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the country continues to climb.

Queens College, which was set to begin its in-person classes in full today has informed parents that the virtual classes will continue this week over concerns about the COVID-19 spread.

The Bishops’ High School has also suspended in-person classes over COVID-19 concerns as a number of the school’s teachers and learners take time this week to get tested after being exposed to the virus in the past week.

Another top school, the St. Rose’s High School first informed parents that it will be suspending face-to-face classes over COVID-19 concerns, then later informed them that the school has been forced by the Education Ministry to continue face-to-face classes this week, despite the concerns.   

In a note to parents, the school’s administration said a number of staff members and students have tested positive for the virus while others were exposed to positive family members outside of the school. While the school’s board fully endorsed the plan to suspend classes for two weeks, the administration later informed parents that the decision to suspend classes has been overturned by the Education Ministry.

One parent complained on social media that it appears that the Ministry of Education is playing Russian roulette with the nation’s children and teachers as the COVID-19 spread in the country spikes with more than 5000 active cases at this time.

The Guyana Teachers Union has called for a suspension of in-person classes and has asked teachers to take a day of isolation today over the COVID-19 concerns.  The Labour Ministry has warned that teachers could face deductions from their salaries if they stay away from work.

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