CO2 Monitors for Primary and Secondary Schools in Bedford Borough

Bedford Borough Council is providing primary and secondary schools in the Borough carbon dioxide monitors before the start of the new term.

The portable monitors will allow schools to assess where ventilation needs improvement and take steps to improve air flow, such as opening a window or door, so that any potential virus particles from indoors spaces are blown away.

Teachers will be welcoming students back to classrooms in September, this is just one measure that will be in place in Bedford Borough schools to help reduce transmission and help keep students and staff safe.

Mayor Dave Hodgson said, "I'm delighted we are able to take this proactive approach to provide CO2 monitors to schools before the start of the new term. These monitors along with other Coronavirus measures are in place to help keep students and staff safe. Schools are the best place for students to be, but the virus has not gone away and we must all remain cautious. I encourage anyone over 16 who has not yet got their vaccination to do so at one of the free walk-in sites."

When schools return, staff and students (aged 11 years and above) will also be asked to continue twice-weekly Coronavirus lateral flow testing, with two on-site tests provided for secondary and college students.

These carbon dioxide monitors were ordered before the recent Government announcement that all schools will receive carbon dioxide monitors during the autumn term.