CORONAVÍRUS Gröhling published new numbers: 90 percent of pupils in full-time education – Topky.sk

“Of that ten percent, nine percent study online, the remaining percent through worksheets or by phone.” approached. The minister also informed that a record more than 300,000 antigen (Ag) self-tests had been carried out last week, with a positivity of 0.9 percent. “Currently, 1.4 percent of school staff and 0.7 percent of schoolchildren are positive for COVID-19,” he added. Distribution of Ag self-tests will continue until the end of the calendar year.

Gröhling expressed satisfaction that schools were no longer the focus of the spread of the infection, stressing that they still remained open. “Even though we have black districts, schools remain open, only classroom instruction is interrupted.” he pointed out.

The Minister also commented on the negative attitude of universities to the planned reform and the submitted proposal of the Ministry. He stressed that after a year and a half of discussing the intention and philosophy of where universities need to be moved, it is time to take concrete steps. “There is a comment procedure and a three-week period during which specific reservations can be made on specific points. “ added Gröhling.