It is the next logical step in the fight against the pandemic, Massen further argued. Although there seems to be a general consensus that the tests are useful, there are of course parents who doubt the procedure. Massen therefore believes that it is important to provide parents with rapid tests, so that they can first see for themselves how they work.
The council president also talked about the mask requirement, stating that children have become used to them by now. Naturally, there are also voices doubtful about their efficacy, especially considering how pupils still mingle without masks outside of school.
Massen noted that a psychological support for children suffering under the implications of the pandemic is of upmost importance. A respective agreement with the Ministry of Education has meanwhile been reached, he announced.
In spite of all measures and scientific progress, Massen believes that schools will be probably remain a high risk zone when it comes to Covid-19 infections. After all, children and adolescents will be the last to be vaccinated. Nevertheless, Massen expressed his confidence that this school year will come to an end without the situation spiralling out of control.
