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COVID testing of teachers, staff hotly debated as California schools reopen

Original post made on Sep 23, 2020

As schools throughout California tiptoe toward reopening, decisions about whether to routinely test teachers, staff and even students for the COVID-19 virus are proving controversial -- and potentially costly.

Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 10:35 AM

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Posted by Boy Howdy
a resident of Portola Valley: Ladera
on Sep 23, 2020 at 1:41 pm

Boy Howdy is a registered user.

"In a strongly worded letter, the California Federation of Teachers demanded that state lawmakers ensure that school staff and students are regularly tested to prevent outbreaks. But some union representatives told CalMatters that some teachers are concerned about mandatory tests and their medical privacy."

Come on, teachers! It's sort of like mandatory vaccines that are required of all students in CA!


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