On Air Manx Radio Breakfast Christy DeHaven | 6:00am - 9:00am
Gayla Peevey - I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas Download
Listen Live
Listen Again
On Air Manx Radio Breakfast Christy DeHaven | 6:00am - 9:00am
Gayla Peevey - I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas Download

Face coverings 'expected' in schools as classes disrupted

Friday, 15 October 2021 11:28

Education minister says message needs to be stronger

The education minister says face coverings in Island schools are now 'expected' not just 'recommended'.

It's as schools around the Island face an increase of staff and student absence due to the spread of Covid-19 and other respiratory illnesses.

Next week Ballakermeen High School is asking year 10 students to stay at home on Monday and Tuesday and year nine from Wednesday until Friday.

Dr Alex Allinson admits the message around mitigations now needs to be stronger:

Share

More from Isle of Man News