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Petition to stop the unfair treatment and discrimination of "unvaccinated" children in Bermuda. Specifically, to reduce or remove the current 8-day travel restrictions for children returning to Bermuda. This applies to ALL children under age 12 who cannot get vaccinated. Kids belong in school, and they also should have the freedom to travel. We are penalizing innocent children just because they traveled. These children (or parents) might have family overseas or other medical reasons to travel. This is blatant discrimination and needs to stop.
The latest Bermuda government rules (which keep arbitrarily changing and clearly are NOT based on any “science” or actual “data”) now stipulate that “unvaccinated” children (i.e. ANY child under age 12) who have traveled have to be tested even more than vaccinated parents in the same household. This makes no logical sense and 8 days out of school or activities is completely arbitrary. An “unvaccinated” traveling child is currently advised to:
- Comply with the on-island testing requirements on days 4, 8 and 14
- Not be in school, day care or camp until after their day 8 negative test result
- Conduct remote learning
How is any parent (particularly working parents) supposed to “conduct remote learning”? Schools are not providing remote learning options for traveling children. Kids have missed enough in person education as it is – this needs to stop. How can adults attend large parties and events with a “safe key” but children can’t return to school? We demand to be shown the “science” behind that. By day 8, a traveling child has had 4 COVID tests – they are not a risk. There is zero proof that COVID spreads on airplanes (particularly given the Hepa filters) so why are “traveling” children such a risk. They are not.
The COVID vaccine is NOT approved for children under age 12, period, full stop. We cannot illogically discriminate against them. If a vaccine for that age becomes available, that will be the parents choice. They should have the freedom to choose, without prejudice or repercussions, what the right health decision is for their family and young children. In the meantime, the government needs to stop dictating policies aimed at punishing an entire class of the population.
This petition is aimed at the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education and ALL Public and Private school principals. We are requesting that you re-evaluate these policies against children. Children under 12 can’t get vaccinated, they should not be punished for traveling. They are now being tested post travel so keeping them out of school for 8 days makes no sense. The parents have had enough – it’s time these arbitrary and ever changing COVID “rules & regulations” impacting children come to an end. It’s time to stand up for children and give them a voice.
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Updates
August 16, 2021
The persistent disruption to in-person learning for our children remains the primary focus of my efforts. I am currently compiling documentation to present our concerns to the relevant authorities regarding these arbitrary testing requirements. Your shared experiences continue to illustrate the practical difficulties families face when navigating these disjointed policies.
August 16, 2021
The momentum behind this initiative continues to grow at an incredible pace. It is clear that many families across Bermuda are united in their desire to see these travel restrictions reconsidered for our children. Thank you for your commitment to restoring normalcy for our youth.
8 Comments
My son has missed way too much time already. This is just punishing kids for things they cant even control. Enough is enough.
I’m also appalled at the proposal that ‘cooperative play’ should be banned and ‘parallel’ play encouraged instead for pre-school and primary aged children. This would be devastating for children and a nightmare for teachers to implement.
KEEP THE KIDS IN SCHOOL. Stop the discrimination against our little ones who have no say in any of this!!!!
The 8 day rule is totally insane. How are parents supposed to work and do remote learning at the same time?? None of this makes sense anymore.
They don't care about right or wrong. They only care about themselves n their pockets. I try to stay positive everyday.
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Our children have been through enough, this has to be about choice now!
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Petition to stop the unfair treatment and discrimination of "unvaccinated" children in Bermuda. Specifically, to reduce or remove the current 8-day travel restrictions for children returning to Bermuda. This applies to ALL children under age 12 who cannot get vaccinated. Kids belong in school, and they also should have the freedom to travel. We are penalizing innocent children just because they traveled. These children (or parents) might have family overseas or other medical reasons to travel. This is blatant discrimination and needs to stop.
The latest Bermuda government rules (which keep arbitrarily changing and clearly are NOT based on any “science” or actual “data”) now stipulate that “unvaccinated” children (i.e. ANY child under age 12) who have traveled have to be tested even more than vaccinated parents in the same household. This makes no logical sense and 8 days out of school or activities is completely arbitrary. An “unvaccinated” traveling child is currently advised to:
- Comply with the on-island testing requirements on days 4, 8 and 14
- Not be in school, day care or camp until after their day 8 negative test result
- Conduct remote learning
How is any parent (particularly working parents) supposed to “conduct remote learning”? Schools are not providing remote learning options for traveling children. Kids have missed enough in person education as it is – this needs to stop. How can adults attend large parties and events with a “safe key” but children can’t return to school? We demand to be shown the “science” behind that. By day 8, a traveling child has had 4 COVID tests – they are not a risk. There is zero proof that COVID spreads on airplanes (particularly given the Hepa filters) so why are “traveling” children such a risk. They are not.
The COVID vaccine is NOT approved for children under age 12, period, full stop. We cannot illogically discriminate against them. If a vaccine for that age becomes available, that will be the parents choice. They should have the freedom to choose, without prejudice or repercussions, what the right health decision is for their family and young children. In the meantime, the government needs to stop dictating policies aimed at punishing an entire class of the population.
This petition is aimed at the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education and ALL Public and Private school principals. We are requesting that you re-evaluate these policies against children. Children under 12 can’t get vaccinated, they should not be punished for traveling. They are now being tested post travel so keeping them out of school for 8 days makes no sense. The parents have had enough – it’s time these arbitrary and ever changing COVID “rules & regulations” impacting children come to an end. It’s time to stand up for children and give them a voice.
Updates
August 16, 2021
The persistent disruption to in-person learning for our children remains the primary focus of my efforts. I am currently compiling documentation to present our concerns to the relevant authorities regarding these arbitrary testing requirements. Your shared experiences continue to illustrate the practical difficulties families face when navigating these disjointed policies.
August 16, 2021
The momentum behind this initiative continues to grow at an incredible pace. It is clear that many families across Bermuda are united in their desire to see these travel restrictions reconsidered for our children. Thank you for your commitment to restoring normalcy for our youth.
8 Comments
It's a bully/psychology tactic.. soon they will offer the vaccination to our very young children and we will think it's the best option so we can live again just like how it was for us (even when we had doubts about getting it).. They say we have a choice but do we really!!! I got my vaccination so my children didn't have to worry about it and we could leave the island or just go for dinner.. (all this time it's not been safe for children) but watch this space.. they start offering it you young children then saying they can't attend school without
My son has missed way too much time already. This is just punishing kids for things they cant even control. Enough is enough.
I’m also appalled at the proposal that ‘cooperative play’ should be banned and ‘parallel’ play encouraged instead for pre-school and primary aged children. This would be devastating for children and a nightmare for teachers to implement.
KEEP THE KIDS IN SCHOOL. Stop the discrimination against our little ones who have no say in any of this!!!!
The 8 day rule is totally insane. How are parents supposed to work and do remote learning at the same time?? None of this makes sense anymore.
They don't care about right or wrong. They only care about themselves n their pockets. I try to stay positive everyday.
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Our children have been through enough, this has to be about choice now!
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It's a bully/psychology tactic.. soon they will offer the vaccination to our very young children and we will think it's the best option so we can live again just like how it was for us (even when we had doubts about getting it).. They say we have a choice but do we really!!! I got my vaccination so my children didn't have to worry about it and we could leave the island or just go for dinner.. (all this time it's not been safe for children) but watch this space.. they start offering it you young children then saying they can't attend school without