The "vaccine bubble" implemented on February 24 covers all primary and secondary schools and kindergartens in Hong Kong, requiring all school employees and visitors to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chu Kwok-keung, a member of the Legislative Council's education sector and vice-chairman of the Federation of Education Associations, said that recently, many primary school principals have complained that the relevant measures may be difficult to implement in practice. A large number of parents had to wait outside the school gate for fear of causing crowds to gather.
He pointed out that he reported to the Education Bureau earlier that the authorities initially allowed the establishment of a "buffer zone" in schools. If sufficient space and epidemic prevention measures are ensured, parents who have not received injections can also enter the designated area to wait for students.
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According to an earlier notice issued by the Education Bureau, starting from February 24, all school teachers, clerical staff, janitors and parents must present at least a record of having received at least the first dose of the new crown vaccine before entering the school. Certified or pregnant employees are exempt.
Chu Guoqiang, a member of the education sector of the Legislative Council and vice-chairman of the Federation of Teachers of Education, said that he has received complaints from many primary school principals recently, saying that the requirement for parents to have at least one injection may encounter operational difficulties during pick-up and dismissal periods.
He pointed out that in general schools, only one or two janitors or staff are stationed at the school gate, but when a large number of parents arrive at the school after school, they may not have enough time to check the needle card, making them wait outside the gate for a long time, fearing that it will cause crowds to gather; Narrow and adjacent roads, it may be more dangerous for many parents to wait outside.
He pointed out that he reported to the Education Bureau earlier that the authorities may allow the establishment of "buffer zones" in schools. If sufficient space and epidemic prevention measures are ensured, parents who have not received injections can also enter the designated area to wait for students.
Chu Guoqiang, a member of the education sector of the Legislative Council and chairman of the Federation of Education Federations, said that recently he had received a complaint from the principal of a primary school, saying that parents were required to have at least one injection, and they might encounter operational difficulties when picking up and dropping off school.
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Opposing vaccinations linked to full-time face-to-face conditions
As for the earlier announcement by the Education Bureau, in order to reduce the age limit for vaccination to children aged 5 to 11, refer to the arrangement of secondary schools. If the vaccination rate of teachers and students reaches 70%, full-day face-to-face teaching can be arranged.
Zhu Guoqiang believes that the authorities can "gut acupuncture", but it should not be linked to the conditions of full-time face-to-face teaching or resumption of classes. "In China, injections are opposed as a condition for resumption of classes."
He pointed out that due to the young age of primary school students, some parents are worried about arranging their children to be vaccinated.
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