After almost two years of the new normal, when children were confined
to their homes and caught up with online classes, schools all over the
country are starting to re-open amidst the receding third wave of
COVID-19. The West Bengal government has directed all primary and upper
primary schools to reopen in-person classes from nursery to class 7. It
added that a separate standard Operating Procedure will be issued by the
state education department in this regard. Meanwhile, schools are
ensuring that they can welcome students in a safe environment amid
Covid-19 pandemic.
However, things will obviously not be the same as before with a bunch of precautions needed to be followed at school. Apart from making the children aware of social distancing norms, it is essential to upgrade their masks as well, as they would suddenly be exposed to germs and all sorts of pathogens and microbes. Returning to school has taken on new meaning and a new set of worries for parents and other caregivers during the age of coronavirus disease. As a parent, one of the biggest challenges you.ve been managing is how to let your kid safely be a kid during the Covid 19.
Safety tips for returning to school during COVID-19:
Getting
back at school, which can act as a breeding place for germs, may pose a
threat to the children. Expert recommend masks for kids because of
their effectiveness against other viruses apart from COVID-19. Schools
must now balance the educational, social and emotional needs of their
students along with the health and safety of students and staff in the
midst of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
Always wear face mask-
Face mask can stop the virus from spreading to those who may be at
higher risk of getting sick. Experts recommend universal masking in
school with special attention to indoor masking. Wearing face masks
should be a priority especially when it's hard to maintain social
distance, such as on the bus, at pickup point, and when entering the
building.
Keep hands clean- After
returning home to school, practice hand-washing with your child and
explain why it's important to wash his or her hands with soap and water
for at least 20 seconds, especially before and after eating, sneezing,
or adjusting a face mask. If handwash isn't available then use an
alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Practice safe distancing-
Social distancing, or physical distancing is the practice of allowing
enough space between individuals to reduce the spread of disease.
Reducing the number of children on school buses, Spacing desks out and
having them all face in the same direction.
Take Steam inhalation or vapor- Steam therapy is the mandatory work while your child get back from school. It is widely used as home remedy to relieve nose and throat-related problems such as cough, sore throat, blocked nose, running nose, and much more. Steam inhalation is not the only treatment for nose/throat infection, use it to relieve inflammation while your immune system fights the infection.
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