Spain protesters call for virus-safe schools

Teachers, parents and students gared in Spanish city of Malaga on Saturday to call for stronger safety measures for return to schools amid coronavirus pandemic.

demonstration was part of similar rallies across eight cities over measures put in place by both Spanish central government and Andalusia's regional government.

Schools in Andalusia are set to fully return on September 10.

Teacher José Manuel López said staff were "worried" about virus spreing t only for ir own health, but potential for more closures if outbreaks occur.

Susana Rubí Claros, who attended protest with her six-year-old son, said while principals were working hard, more teachers needed to be hired in order to allow for smaller class sizes.

restart of education comes as Spain has been dealing with an increase in COVID-19 infections in recent weeks.

Spanish Ministry of Health reported more than 10,000 new virus cases on Friday, 4,503 of which h been diagsed within previous 24 hours.

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