California governor and unions clash over school openings
Feb. 01, 2021 at 9:02 am
JOCELYN GECKER, Associated Press
An effort to reopen California schools is foundering, stoking frustrations across America’s most populous state from parents eager to get their children back in classrooms and a governor who wants them there.
Parents and behavioral experts say many schoolchildren are feeling helpless or depressed and need a classroom setting to improve their mental health. An exasperated Gov. Gavin Newsom told school officials last week to “pack it up” if they fail to resume in-person classes soon.
Teacher unions say they won’t send their members into an unsafe environment. They want all teachers vaccinated before returning to the classroom.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Frequently asked questions, how to sign up and more
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WHO releases new COVID vaccine details, including warning for pregnant women
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The World Health Organization posted new Moderna COVID-19 vaccine guidance Tuesday, including a recommendation for pregnant women.
While the international health organization acknowledged pregnancy puts women at a higher risk of severe COVID-19 complications, it said the vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women “unless they are at a risk of high exposure (e.g. health workers).”
The Centers for Disease Control Prevention, in conjunction with Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, recommends pregnant women who are health care workers or other essential frontline workers receive the COVID-19 vaccine. However, pregnant women were not included in either the Pfizer or Moderna clinical trials.
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