Expecting pupils to wear masks and open doors and windows does not go far enough, an MHK says.
Mitigations against coronavirus in Isle of Man schools are "not good enough", an MHK has said.
Tim Glover MHK said the measures had not been changed despite a sharp rise in cases on the island since last term. Mr Glover said: "Is the minister seriously coming to this court today to say that the only thing we've learnt in an education setting in two years is to open the windows and ask children to put an extra jumper on?Ms Edge said making educational settings as safe as possible for staff and students and maintaining face-to-face learning were "still our key priorities".
Ms Edge said it was a "complex" issue as mandatory face masks were supported by some parents but not by others.
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