The INTO is calling for the government to set up a public awareness campaign to help stop the spread of Covid-19 in schools.
The HSE's testing and tracing system is under pressure after 28 thousand children presented for PCR tests in the past seven days.
Many pupils have been told to stay at home, after Covid outbreaks in classrooms led to a large number of 'close contacts'.
General Secretary of the INTO, John Boyle says teachers are reporting some children coming to school with symptoms:
Status Orange Alert: Wind, Flooding and Hazardous Travelling Conditions Expected in Wicklow
Do not make unnecessary journeys!
Extra Care Urged as Heavy Rain Brings Flood Risk
Never try to stand up in moving water; even shallow, fast-moving water can knock a person off their feet.
Over €1 Million Secured For Outdoor Recreation Projects In Wicklow
Government's ''ORIS'' scheme enables enhanced recreational facilities and mountain access routes throughout Wicklow with new funding
Average Rent Of A Three-Bed In County Wicklow Is Up 6.1% Year-On-Year
Market rents are now one third higher than their pre-covid levels and two thirds higher than their Celtic Tiger peak in late 2007
Wicklow TD Slams Government Over “Shameful” Refusal to Fund Rehills Development In Bray
Wicklow TD John Brady attacked the Government for refusing funding for the Rehills social and affordable housing development in Bray. Brady stated the decision disregards housing needs and blocks the delivery of up to 120 much-needed homes on public land.
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