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.
