A teacher at the Lycée Edward Steichen in Clervaux on 16 September. Although teachers in quarantine can request to return to the classroom, none have so far taken up the offer. LaLa La Photo

A teacher at the Lycée Edward Steichen in Clervaux on 16 September. Although teachers in quarantine can request to return to the classroom, none have so far taken up the offer. LaLa La Photo

Lenert was answering a parliamentary question after a leaked document caused a stir on social media. A letter from the health authority sent to a teacher in quarantine stated that they would be allowed out of their 6-day quarantine to “attend classes during school hours” but “any other exit” was prohibited. The matter caught the attention of Pirate Party MP Sven Clement, who requested a response from the health minister.

Anyone who has been in contact with someone who had tested positive for covid-19 is ordered to stay at home and take a test on the 6th day of their quarantine.

Lenert replied on Tuesday that a total of 93 teachers at Luxembourg schools were placed in quarantine between 15 and 21 September, and all of them had received the same letter--they could request to return to the classroom before their quarantine was over. However, the minister said that so far none of the teachers affected had submitted a request to work.

Lenert also said that the health authority was considering similar leniency for other workers, including those in the health and care sectors, under strict conditions.