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DepEd: Teachers with COVID-19, symptoms, exposure allowed to take paid leaves

(Eagle News) — Teachers who tested positive, were exposed to, or have symptoms of COVID-19 are allowed to avail of paid leaves, the Department of Education said on Friday, Oct. 7. According to DepEd spokesperson Michael Poa, this is according to DepEd Order No. 39 issued on Sept. 20. He said the order was based on the Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular Number 2, Series of 2022. “We have to follow DOH (Department of Health) […]