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State outlines plan for safe return to school
HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige, together with Department of Health Director Libby Char and Interim Schools Superintendent Keith Hayashi – on Monday outlined the state’s plan for getting students back into the classroom safely next week. “One thing we’ve learned is that in-person learning is, for most students, critical for their academic and social success, as well as their overall wellbeing,” said Gov. Ige. “We also know that it will take the entire community to keep our students, faculty and staff safe at our 256 public schools.” The state’s layered strategy to opening schools safely includes: Vaccinations — Promoting COVID-19 vaccinations among all faculty, staff and eligible students 12 years of age and older. Stay Home When Sick — Faculty, staff and students are urged to stay home when sick. The delta variant is highly transmissible, ...
