Kemp Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility to Georgia Teachers, Others
Friday, February 26th, 2021
After weeks of waiting and political pressure, Gov. Brian Kemp has officially added Pre-K through 12th-grade educators and staff among other groups to be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccinations in Georgia. That includes both public and private schools as well as those who work for Georgia's Department of Early Care and Learning.
"I believe it is vitally important more for more Georgians to return to normal. For too many parents, this is simply impossible to do while your child is home learning through a screen. Virtually schooling is leaving too many children behind and parents are literally at wit's end. They are also very exhausted," Kemp said. "We must have every student back in the classroom five days a week statewide."
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