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Sotiris Tsiodras spoke about wearing a mask to reduce coronavirus in schools.
The infectious disease specialist, who reported back to the government about the pandemic, addressed the topic that has been much debated in schools, which is the mandatory use of a mask by all students.
Yesterday, Niki Kerameos made an extensive report on the measures for the opening of schools, but later in the afternoon, Mr. Tsiodras referred to the use of the mask, speaking of “breaks” in its use that will be allowed by teachers .
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As Mr. Tsiodras characteristically said, it is clear that the use of a mask on primary and kindergarten children is not at all easy to apply, so its use should be of a more educational nature. However, he noted that in order not to be affected by its continued use, there will be times during the day when they will be allowed to remove it.
“During the school day and in quiet conditions of children in the classroom, teachers can give children at regular intervals the opportunity to take a break from the mask, in order to unload the children and strengthen its proper use”, said. characteristically Mr. Tsiodras.
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The infectious disease specialist also noted that parental behavior will play an important role in the use of the mask by young students.
“The rest, the adults, set an example for the children with our behavior. “If parents wear the mask as part of their daily activities, where it is required of course, then they pass the message on to the children that it is not unpleasant,” she said.
Tsiodras: Wearing a Mask in Fun Activities
Mr. Tsiodras pointed out that for young children, especially when wearing a mask will be a bigger problem, it would be helpful if it were used in an enjoyable lesson process, like painting for example. He stressed the need to use it as a “toy” for young children, while for older children as an educational lesson with information on its usefulness.
“Familiarity with the use should precede the school year. That the children understand its purpose, that they can choose a mask that feels comfortable on their face. Use it in a fun activity. Eg a box so they don’t see a weight extra in their daily school activities.
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In young children we will use the toy. In the largest, we will push you in search of the right information. Our children now have perhaps more access to information than we do. This information must come from official structures. “From reputable international organizations, not from websites that promote false information, such as the fact that the virus does not exist,” she said.
“Children are based on reward. Reward makes it easier for them to adopt a behavior. We have to give it to them when they wear the mask, rather than punishment or absence if they don’t wear it. It’s another concept, one that is freely cultivated. We share our own. anxiety with children. We do not project our own anxiety onto children, possibly our microbiophobia or worse yet, our own panic. We answer them honestly. We explain that these measures, the mask, the social distance will in no way lead us to exclusion, social stigma. How should our sympathy for our friends, for our neighbors continue. It must manifest itself, temporarily in other ways, in compliance with these difficult measures for the safety of all of us. “
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