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- There are many failures in the individual schools in Zurich because the teachers suspected of keeping Corona at home.
- Therefore, the director of the canton high school would like to clarify the question whether teachers can teach despite the symptoms.
- The president of the Zurich Teachers Association criticizes the idea: the protection of children and peers is not guaranteed.
If a teacher has a sore throat, cough, or fever, she stays home and does a corona test. Your school class assumes a performance. This is how it works in most schools right now. This is not ideal for schools, says the president of the Zurich Association of School Directors, Sarah Knüsel. Constantly changing substitutions are particularly unfavorable for younger children. “This solution does not benefit good teaching.”
Working with a mask
Therefore, Knüsel would like to clarify the question whether teachers with corona symptoms can continue to work. You just have to wear a mask and take more protective measures, says Knüsel. In his idea he refers to other professional fields: “I know from reliable sources that doctors, if they have Corona, can work with a mask and all the necessary safety precautions.” According to Knüsel, this could also be the case for teachers who suspect corona.
Christian Hugi, president of the Zurich Teachers Association, has nothing to do with the idea. Due to the teacher shortage, it is actually difficult to find enough qualified workers. But no one should work with a fever, temperature or severe cough, Hugi says: “By staying home, teachers protect children and their colleagues. And on the other hand you have to recover as soon as possible.
Volksschulamt refers to the federal government
At SRF’s request, the Zurich primary school office says the rules of the Federal Office of Public Health are being followed. “If someone is suspected of having a corona and is being tested, a procedure stipulates that they must wait for the test result in isolation,” said Deputy Chief of Office Matthias Schweizer. The elementary school office is not competent or responsible for making other guidelines. Anyone who feels sick should stay home. This can prevent more infections.
