Teachers reject report claiming COVID-19 infection risk is low

Robert BoltonEducation editor

Apr 27, 2020 – 12.01am

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Teachers in NSW have rejected a report showing zero COVID-19 teacher-to-teacher infection rates, saying the sample size is too small and they are still struggling under the weight of contradictions in government policy.

Professor Kristine Macartney says the teacher-to-teacher infection risk is not zero but it is very low. Edwina Pickles

Robert Bolton is the Education editor. He covers primary and secondary education, universities and training. Connect with Robert on Twitter. Email Robert at rbolton@afr.com