Saudi parents welcome possible schools reopening but concerns remain
Education minister unveils plans to vaccinate all school staff, raising hopes that in-person learning can resume in August
Updated 06 April 2021
April 06, 2021 23:43
JEDDAH: After a year of coping with the challenges created by distance learning, many parents in Saudi Arabia breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday as hopes grew that their children will soon be able to return to full-time in-person classes.
Education Minister Hamad Al-Sheikh announced a schedule for all school staff, at all levels, to receive COVID-19 vaccinations before the start of the next school semester in August. This is in keeping with announcements by other Saudi ministries and organizations that have requested their staff to get vaccinated in preparation for a return to normal daily life.