Older teachers in Italy fear Covid-19 risks as schools return

Children go back to classrooms this week, and staff with health issues may not be exempt

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Older Italian teachers and those with underlying illnesses fear the reopening of schools in Italy this week could pose a serious threat to their health.

Millions of children will return to classrooms across 14 Italian regions on Monday, more than six months after schools were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.