Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 September 2021
400. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education the latest guidance for schools and parents on when a student should or should not attend school based on their symptoms (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43296/21]
View answerEach school is required to have a COVID-19 Response Plan for the safe operation through the prevention, early detection and control of COVID-19 in line with public health advice. This guidance is focused on the practical steps schools must take to minimise the risk of transmission of infection, including physical distancing measures, and reducing the risk of congregation of pupils/students.
The HSE provide detailed information on Covid 19, including symptoms of Covid 19 here . Pupils/students who have symptoms of COVID 19, should not attend school. This helps ensure the safe operation of schools and that the infection prevention and control measures, are implemented correctly and adhered to, and continue to keep the school community safe
My Department has provided information on what to do if your child has symptoms of coronavirus, how to get urgent medical help if your child is unwell and how to protect your child from the coronavirus can be found here.
