ONLY fully vaccinated teachers and students will be allowed to attend face-to-face learning once classes resume this month in La Paz town, Agusan del Sur.

In an executive order, La Paz Mayor Michael Lim said that it is important to protect children and teachers amid the increasing Covid19 cases in the country.

“Government agencies and local government units are enjoined to undertake critical and appropriate response and measures in a timely manner to curtail and eliminate the Covid-19 pandemic threat,” Lim said.

The DepEd earlier said that there will be no separate guidelines for students and personnel who have not received Covid19 jabs.

The Department of Health said students will not be required to have Covid19 jabs but it is highly encouraged.

Lim said unvaccinated students may continue their studies through modular learning system.

He added that only those fully or partially vaccinated students may attend graduation rites while those who are not vaccinated may join through virtual setup.

The executive order was issued in consultation with the Municipal Inter-Agency Task Force, the Department of Education, and 15 barangay chairpersons of La Paz town.