Thousand of French teachers have taken to the streets in Central Paris. They are protesting against the repeated changes in the government's protocol amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Teachers union stage a protest in France over COVID-19 rules

Teachers from private schools in Rio de Janeiro protested on Sunday (September 13) to demand the return of students to classrooms amid a coronavirus pandemic that has left more than 131,000 deaths in the South American country.

Rio's private school teachers call for students to return to classes amid pandemic

Teachers of private schools in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro protested on Sunday demanding face-to-face classes begin amid the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 131,000 people in the South American nation.&nbsp;

Dozens of teachers gathered near Copacabana beach where they blocked roads, carried placards and shouted slogans for the reopening of face-to-face schools.&nbsp;

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The nations shut down schools and universities in March following a rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Brazil.&nbsp;

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However, in recent weeks, a number of states and municipalities are announcing plans to gradually open these institutions.&nbsp;

The city of Manaus, capital of Amazonas, became the first capital in Brazil to allow a return to classes of private schools.&nbsp;

But, doctors and teachers unions are opposing such openings, demanding implementation of health measures to control new cases.&nbsp;

After witnessing an endless plateau of over 1,000 deaths on almost a daily basis from June to August, Brazil's coronavirus curve appears to be declining with average deaths in the past week coming down to 696.&nbsp;

Globally, Brazil ranks second in the number of fatalities linked to COVID-19 and third in overall infections. 
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Teachers of private schools in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro protested on Sunday demanding face-to-face classes begin amid the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 131,000 people in the South American nation.

Teachers of private schools in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro protested on Sunday demanding face-to-face classes begin amid the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 131,000 people in the South American nation. Dozens of teachers gathered near Copacabana beach where they blocked roads, carried placards and shouted slogans for the reopening of face-to-face schools. Also read | Brazil hands out so much Covid cash that poverty nears historic low The nations shut down schools and universities in March following a rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Brazil. Also read | Brazil President Bolsonaro says COVID-19 vaccinations will not be mandatory However, in recent weeks, a number of states and municipalities are announcing plans to gradually open these institutions. The city of Manaus, capital of Amazonas, became the first capital in Brazil to allow a return to classes of private schools. But, doctors and teachers unions are opposing such openings, demanding implementation of health measures to control new cases. After witnessing an endless plateau of over 1,000 deaths on almost a daily basis from June to August, Brazil's coronavirus curve appears to be declining with average deaths in the past week coming down to 696. Globally, Brazil ranks second in the number of fatalities linked to COVID-19 and third in overall infections.

Brazil: Teachers of Rio de Janeiro protest over resumption of face-to-face classes

Hundreds of Hong Kong teachers and supporters on Saturday braved heavy downpour as they took to the streets to begin yet another weekend of anti-government protests in the former British colony. Watch this video to know more.

Hong Kong: Hundreds take part in teachers' rally braving downpour

After gathering peacefully in the Central business district, they marched on the Government House residence of Hong Kong’s embattled leader Carrie Lam.

Teachers joins protests in Hong Kong

Teachers joins protests in Hong Kong, more than 22,000 joins rally