Riyadh — Minister of Education Dr. Hamad Al-Sheikh welcomed the return of male and female teachers to schools on Sunday.
Al-Sheikh pointed out that students above 12 must receive two doses of COVID-19 vaccine for attending educational facilities. Therefore, the students without the two-dose of vaccination will be marked absent until they complete their vaccination.
In a meeting on Saturday with education directors in the regions, Al-Sheik said that managing the educational process in light of the pandemic is not easy. Still, in education, we are used to turning challenges into opportunities for change and development.
He stressed that everyone’s responsibility is to continue the educational journey for male and female students. At the same time, ensuring their safety and health inside the school and apply all the preventive measures.
Al-Sheikh pointed out that students above 12 must receive two doses of COVID-19 vaccine to attend educational facilities and be marked present.
He called on all students, their parents, and teachers to take the vaccine.
The minister directed education directors to conduct field visits to schools during this week. To determine their readiness for maintenance, the availability of sterilization tools, and the application of preventive measures.
