Corona suspected cases already in every 2 schools in Vorarlberg – Coronavirus –

The fears have come true. Covid-19 has made its way into schools in Vorarlberg. As reported by the Vorarlberg Directorate of Education, there are already suspected cases of coronavirus in half of the schools in Vorarlberg (140 out of 280 educational institutions).

The tests carried out showed: There were cases of Covid 19 infections verified in 48 schools. 59 students and seven teachers tested positive in the last ten days.

Many principals, students, teachers, and parents are extremely nervous about development.

In this context, Andreas Kappaurer, educational director of the Directorate of Education, speaks of the “tip of the iceberg”. Compared to the “UN”, Kappaurer said: “We did not expect this situation, but it appeared.”

The state’s top educator would like to run rapid corona tests to improve the situation in Vorarlberg. “The gargle test would, of course, be very helpful. This is currently only being used in a study in twelve schools in Vorarlberg. “

Since the beginning of school in the fall, Klaus Middle School has had a particularly difficult time struggling with Corona. There are currently three of the nine classes in quarantine. A class must enter this class if two or more students test positive. Of the 160 students, 60 young people are in quarantine, plus ten of the 25 teachers.

The school principal, Dieter Losert, told “VN”: “We recorded quarantine cases from the first day of school, it happened very quickly with us.”

State Medical Director Wolfgang Grabher attributes the current massive spread of the virus in Vorarlberg schools to neglect of hygiene standards. Despite the high crown numbers, the state medical director refuses to close schools.

Reason: the virus carriers would no longer be on the radar, a possible spread would be difficult to track.

Grabher explains: “Infected children without symptoms could spread the virus abroad much more easily and without being observed.”