Thousands of air cleaners won't be available for start of school year

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published January 25, 2022

The New Zealand Government is aiming to combat the spread of COVID-19 by providing 5000 portable air cleaners to schools – however just 500 of these are expected to arrive by March.

Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced 5000 air cleaners have been ordered for New Zealand schools as part of the Government's ...

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