Principal of Waldorf school sacked for disregarding Covid regulations

The principal of a Waldorf school in Semily has been sacked for disregarding the government regulation on compulsory antigen testing in schools. He was dismissed in a unanimous vote by the town council. The school faces a three million crown fine for disregarding the regulation.

According to hygiene officers sent to investigate the case, the school principal allowed untested children into the classroom after their parents refused to have them tested. Some children underwent testing.

According to the regulation parents do not need to agree to testing, but in such a case their children must remain at home and continue with their studies online.