Monday was supposed to be the deadline for all workers in New York City public schools to get a COVID-19 shot. But once again, that's on pause. On Friday, a federal judge issued a temporary block on a vaccine mandate for public school employees, meaning those who still haven't gotten at least one dose of a COVID vaccine can remain at work as long as they get tested for the coronavirus every week.

WNYC's education reporter, Jessica Gould, joined Morning Edition host Michael Hill to discuss the latest on public schools' pandemic prevention policies. For the full conversation, click "Listen".