COVID-19: Ministry proposes virus guidelines for school openingBy Sherry Hsiao / Staff reporterSchool faculty and staff members would need to have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before or provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken up to three days prior to be allowed entry when classes resume next month, guidelines proposed by the Ministry of Education showed yesterday. The proposed guidelines on the prevention of COVID-19 on school campuses drafted by the ministry would cover kindergartens to high schools. Ministry of Education announced guidelines on the prevention of COVID-19 when schools re-open next month, including how to handle large gatherings, on-campus dining and other activities. Students and teachers should have their temperatures taken upon arrival at school, as well as before afternoon classes begin, the guidelines show. That would include dividers for dining areas, rapid test kits and backup supplies of masks, he added.

Source: Taipei Times August 17, 2021 15:56 UTC