French teachers strike in protest at Covid-19 school protocols
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At least three-quarters of elementary school teachers in France were reported to be on strike and half of elementary schools were closed Thursday in protest at the government's Covid-19 protocols, according to a French teachers' union.
At least 62% of high school and middle school teachers are also reported to be striking, according to the union which represents them.
In Paris, 58% of teachers are on strike, and nearly 200 schools are closed Thursday, according to the mayor's office.
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