Goemkarponn Desk
PANAJI: State government has been contemplating to start physical classes in schools & colleges after 100% teaching and non-teaching staff are administered with their first dose of vaccine by July 31.
“As per the inputs collected from the Colleges and Goa University a week ago on Covid vaccination, it is known that about 11% of teachers and staff have not yet taken even the first dose of vaccination,” the circular by education department states
It is expected to achieve 100% vaccination of all teaching and non-teaching staff before classes start in the physical mode for ensuring the safety of all concerned. especially the students.
“Now it is informed that all teaching and non-teaching staff of the colleges and Goa University should take at least the first dose of vaccination by 31 July 2021. Those staff who are not able to get vaccinated due to medical reasons shall produce the certificate to this effect from the Medical Board, constituted by the Goa Medical College.
Other staff who do not get vaccinated for any other reasons shall submit the RT-PCR report every week for attending the duties w.e.f. 2nd August 2021. Theexpenditure towards the RT-PCR test will not be reimbursed by the Government and no duty leave will be admissible for taking the RT-PCR test..
The teaching and non-teaching staff members shall also ensure that their family members get fully vaccinated.
