"It is a priority to keep schools open," Turkey's National Education Minister Mahmut Ozer said, Report informs, citing TRT Haber.
He said they are taking all measures with the Ministry of Health in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Teachers will attend seminars regarding the necessary measures. It is currently a priority for us to keep the schools open. We need to protect our schoolchildren," he said.
Ozer said the PCR tests and vaccination are not mandatory for schoolchildren.