Union Health Ministry has shared a list of do’s and don’ts, which is also called as standard operating procedure (SOP) for a partial reopening of schools from classes 9 to 12.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, full reopening of schools is not possible and thus, students from classes 9 to 12 having queries or doubts related to their academics can visit their schools on a voluntary basis.
As per a media report, teachers, employees, and students have been encouraged to follow the below measures:
- The physical distancing of at least 6 feet to be followed as far as feasible.
- Use of face covers/masks to be made mandatory.
- Frequent handwashing with soap (for at least 40-60 seconds) even when hands are not visibly dirty. Use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds) can be done wherever feasible.
- Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves the strict practice of covering one’s mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue/handkerchief/flexed elbow and disposing of used tissues properly.
- Self-monitoring of health by all and reporting any illness at the earliest.
- Spitting shall be strictly prohibited.
- Installation and use of the Aarogya Setu App may be advised wherever feasible.
By Sahana Iyer
