Vaccinations for school staff in Hafnarfjörður have begun.
The Covid-19 vaccination of staff in nurseries, primary schools and music schools in Hafnarfjörður has begun, and vaccinations for these groups will take place over the coming days and weeks. Due to the number of staff leaving the schools to carry out this important task, there may be some disruption to school activities. Through good cooperation and solidarity from everyone, we can achieve the important milestone of vaccinating our staff who work closely with children, whether in play or in their work.
The Covid-19 vaccination of staff at nurseries, primary schools, and music schools in Hafnarfjörður has begun, and vaccinations for these groups will take place over the coming days and weeks. A great deal of work has gone into organising the vaccinations, and it is important that staff attend their scheduled appointments to ensure the process runs smoothly. Due to the number of staff leaving schools to carry out this important task, there may be some disruption to school activities. Through good cooperation and solidarity from everyone, we can achieve the important milestone of vaccinating our staff who work closely with children, whether in play or in their work.
Thanks in advance for your understanding!
See the announcement on the website of the Icelandic Teachers' Union.
Education Minister urges cooperation on vaccinations
The plan takes into account the circumstances, the type of vaccine in use at any given time, and other factors, but not the needs of employers or individuals. The Minister of Education issued a statement regarding the vaccination of staff in the country's schools. In it, the minister encourages cooperation which will ensure smooth vaccinations.
Message from the Minister of Education:
Cooperation within the school system ensures a smooth vaccination programme.
The Covid-19 vaccination programme is progressing well, and the aim is to complete the first round of vaccinations for high-risk groups in the coming days. This will be followed by the vaccination of staff in nurseries, primary, and secondary schools, hopefully starting as early as next week. It is important that school staff attend their scheduled vaccination appointment so that the process runs quickly and smoothly. The arrangements are based on the circumstances, the type of vaccine being used at any given time, and other factors, but not on the needs of employers or individuals. School activities may therefore be disrupted in some instances, but with good cooperation from all key parties, the disruption from this long-awaited milestone can be minimised. I urge school governors, teachers and other school staff, pupils and their families to show patience and appropriate understanding so that this important community project proceeds smoothly.
Warm regards,
Lilja D. Alfreðsdóttir
Minister for Culture and the Arts