Speaking on Kan Reshet Bet this morning, Education Minister Yoav Galant (Likud) that the resumption of studies for additional school grades planned for next week will go ahead according to schedule.
"Schoolchildren are not the cause of virus outbreaks - any rise in contagion among them merely reflects what's going on in the wider community," he said. "As long as people adhere to the guidelines, I don't see any reason for concern with regard to getting our children back to school."
He added that, "Most of the current virus cases are in 'red' areas with high rates of infection. Grades five and above in red zones will continue to learn from home."