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The head of the prime minister's department is working with the states and territories to harmonise the return of school for 2022. 7NEWS

The head of the prime minister's department is working with the states and territories to harmonise the return of school for 2022.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said his department boss Phil Gaetjens was working with state and territory authorities to "harmonise their back-to-school plans". Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly said health advisers had met to discuss the issue on Sunday and would meet again on Monday. Asked about parent concern about the health risks of sending their children back to school, Professor Kelly said illness had been less severe in children since the start of the pandemic.Professor Kelly said there were important issues around mental and physical health to consider when looking at the safe reopening of schools.

 

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