Covid in Scotland: Whole classes will no longer have to isolate
However, Ms Sturgeon said she was hoping updated advice from the UK's vaccine advisory group over the "next day or so" would recommend "going further" on the vaccination of young people.In her update to a virtual Scottish Parliament, the first minister said carbon dioxide monitors - which asses how well-ventilated a space is - will also be required in schools and childcare settings.
It shows a nervousness from the government about large groups of unvaccinated teenagers mixing when term starts - as early as next week for some. People aged 17 or over should get a PCR test and if it is negative there will be no requirement to self-isolate. It come after thousands of pupils had to isolate in the summer term - at one point in June there were more than 24,000 in self-isolation, only slightly lower than a peak of almost 30,000 last autumn.Ms Sturgeon said the new approach to self-isolation was important to minimise disruption to children's education.
Ms Sturgeon said: "The last year and a half has been difficult and stressful for children and young people, parents, and staff working in education settings. I am grateful to them for the understanding and cooperation shown.
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