AHMEDABAD: After the Union ministry of human resource and development issued directives asking schools to create awareness among students to take preventive interventions to safeguard themselves from catching any infection – pertaining to the
COVID-19
outbreak – a number of Ahmedabad-based schools have started precautionary measures and awareness initiatives.
“Delhi Public School – Bopal has undertaken essential precautionary measures and shared the WHO advisory and FAQs with all students and parents by means of the school portal and through WhatsApp messages to prevent the spread of infection amongst schoolchildren. Importantly, alcohol-based hand rubs/sanitizers have been placed at accessible locations within the campus, including front office reception and the school clinic,” said a statement issued by DPS Bopal. The school management said they have cleaning the premises thoroughly with disinfectant solution at regular intervals. Children exhibiting any viral infection symptoms are strictly advised to immediately seek medical help and are also exempted from attending school. Under the school’s exam policy the school provides a re-test option to any student who misses any examination on medical grounds,” the statement further added.
From making hand-sanitizers accessible, some schools have also amped up hygiene standards. “We have replaced towels with disposable napkins and each class has a bottle of hand sanitizer. Hygiene of the school is being strictly monitored by a special squad of 10 members including vice-principals and coordinators,” said Nashy Chauhan, director, Anand Niketan Group of Schools.
“All activities including assembly, night stay and sports sessions have been cancelled. We have also put the WHO FAQs on the school website, ” said Padma Kumar, principal, SGVP International School.
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