Leaders of Houston-area unions for school support staff and teachers, the superintendent of the Houston Independent School District and state Rep. Ron Reynolds will hold a news conference Monday to urge immediate and proactive action to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in schools.

“Educators and other community allies will be urging a swift and proactive response to the coronavirus to ensure that all Houston-area schools and school buses are as safe as possible,” said Wretha Thomas, president of the Houston Educational Support Personnel.

“We want all area school districts to do what it takes to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. This includes thorough and regular cleaning of all classrooms, gyms, bathrooms and school buses; providing staff the time to clean schools properly; and considering the need to hire special cleaning services,” Thomas said.