Older teachers ‘terrified’ of returning to the classroom
28 April 2020 - 09:00
By PREGA GOVENDER
Image: Gallo Images/Thinkstock When it comes to teachers who are 60 or older going back to work, it's health and safety of the people first, says one union.
Teachers with underlying conditions and those 60 and older are “terrified” of returning to class because of their greater risk of contracting the coronavirus.
Now, unions and a principals’ group are demanding to know from the minister how at-risk teachers will be treated.
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