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Opening of schools: An urgent circular from the Ministry of Health reached all the Regions, just twenty-four hours before the students returned to their desks in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic.
The ministry circular stipulates strict controls in all schools, before the start of the school year, which is scheduled for Monday, September 14.
«With the start of the new 2020-2021 school year and the special organization and operating conditions of educational units at all levels due to the SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) disease pandemic, it is considered necessary to intensify the controls of health in the educational units that are in their area of responsibility, in accordance with the previous pertinent legislation, with the aim of protecting Public Health “, it is usually mentioned in the circular.
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More specifically, with an urgent circular from the General Secretariat of the Panagiotis Prezerakou Ministry of Health to all the Regions of the country and the competent Directorates, it is requested to carry out Sanitary inspections in schools of all levels and special categories, day and night, public and private, public and private. and kindergartens, public and private.
See HERE the circular
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Measures
The Ministry of Health circular makes extensive reference to what those responsible must control.
The specific COVID-19 prevention and precaution measures in relation to the operation of school complexes are:
- Take steps to limit scheduling, maintaining distances (for example, different breaks, alignment in dining rooms – dining rooms, food distribution area in school meal programs)
- Observance of personal hygiene measures with an emphasis on frequent and correct application of hand hygiene.
- Supply of hand washing points with antiseptic solution
- The proper use of a suitable protective mask by teachers and students with care for relevant education, as well as support staff and workers in feeding areas.
- Regular ventilation of rooms and if air conditioners are used, follow the circular “Adoption of measures to guarantee public health against viral infections when using air conditioners”.
- Cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and areas
- Post illustrated instructions in appropriate places, informing the school population about how the virus is transmitted.
- Compliance with the EODY protocol in case of case.
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