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On Tuesday noon, the Ministry of Education announced that the start of the school year will take place on September 14 and in the afternoon of the same day, the infectious disease specialist Sotiris Tsiodras gave his own advice to parents about the mask and not only , in view of the opening of schools.
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Sotiris Tsiodras, who also addressed the reasons why he has recently stayed away from public appearances, expressed hope that in October we will have the first tangible results “for a safe and well-proven vaccine that people do. and it is effective in pandemic conditions ”, while it was later placed for the use of the mask.
Children will imitate their parents, so the correct use of the mask must begin with them.
It is observed that the teacher’s attitude towards the use of a mask, especially by students and young people, monopolized the information.
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Measures in schools should not be seen in fragments, noted Mr. Tsiodras, who codified what to do: “Distance between desks, frequent hand hygiene, wearing a properly trained mask, avoiding synchronicity , each class to function as a family. “We should not see each measure alone, but all together,” he said characteristically.
The infectious disease specialist admitted that the use of a mask in young children is a difficult case, so he asked parents to start training their children in its use from now on and not wait until the beginning of the school year. Children, as she explained, will imitate their parents, so the correct use of the mask must start with them.
“Teachers will be able to take a short break from wearing a mask.”
“Teachers will be able to give children a short break from wearing the mask,” he explained, adding that children should understand why they should wear the mask. “Children need school and the educational process cannot be done remotely for a long time,” added Mr. Tsiodras.
“The relationships that children develop with their peers and teachers are of great importance for the emotional and mental integration of children,” said the infectious disease specialist. At the same time, he explained that the committee may need to take new measures if epidemiological data changes across the country or in specific areas, although the suspension of schools does not appear to contribute to the reduction of the virus, when not combined with other measures.
Wearing the mask protects us, but more to others
“Wearing the mask protects us, but even more protects others. Drops from a severe cough can travel up to 8 meters.
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The mask makes it easier for us to continue with our social activity when there are high epidemiological burdens in the community, “he said, adding:” The mask is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it is used for a good purpose, by doctors, young children and now for our social activities. On the other hand, it is a necessary evil. It is our personal prohibition, like our own personal confinement. “
At the same time, EKPA Professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases Vana Papaevangelou, a member of the expert committee of the Ministry of Health for the coronavirus, gave instructions for the proper use of the mask by young children, during the press conference for the opening of schools.
The 16 prevention and precautionary measures that will be applied
The start of the new school year will be with all students and with greater prevention and precaution measures, as announced by Mrs. Kerameos. In particular, the Ministry of Education and Religions has taken 16 measures to prevent and prevent the coronavirus, under which schools will operate. It should be noted that these specifications will apply not only to schools, but also to teaching centers, language centers, etc.
Use of mask
The use of the mask becomes mandatory in all indoor areas, and outdoors where there is synergy, as well as in the students’ means of transport, while we place special emphasis on education in the use of the mask from the garden from infants to third grade. Ms. Kerameos announced that the state will provide free masks to all students and teachers, both in public and private schools.
Information and instructions
The updated instructions that will be sent to the schools are ready and will also be published on the website of the Ministry of Education. Cooperation with the Panhellenic Medical Association has been launched, within the framework of which doctors will visit schools to explain protection and prevention measures and of course the proper use of the mask.
Antiseptics at school
There will be antiseptics in the schools, while the cleaning of all areas will be meticulous, with the care of the Local Government.
School support all day
The full-time school will operate during the 2020-21 school year, having obtained additional credits of more than 100,000,000 euros, in order to protect the most vulnerable groups of the population, such as grandparents.
EODY sampling controls in schools
In the cases that require intervention, EODY will carry out sampling controls in the schools.
Different breaks
To limit co-occurrence between groups of students, breaks will be held at different times and in different places in each school.
Custom canteen operation
The special national committee has given instructions for the personalized operation of the canteens.
School parties with measurements
School vacations will be held within each school district. Specifically for the day of sanctification, during the first day of classes in schools, Ms. Kerameos said, answering a relevant question, that there is a provision after a relevant discussion with the Church of Greece, which should be done by class , in the open air and with all the protection measures.
Student contests with measurements
Student competitions will be held next school year (2020-21) with a mandatory mask and the observance of other measures.
No excursions and conferences
There will be no field trips or multi-day conferences for the upcoming school year (2020-21).
Visits and walks by section
Visits to museums, public buildings, etc. it will be carried out by department.
sports
Small, stable teams are provided for team games. However, the school championships will not be held.
Laboratories
Fixed cooperative kits and material / equipment cleaning are provided after each use.
Computer room
Clean keyboard and mouse.
Musical instruments
Cleaning of the instrument is provided after each use. Especially in the case of wind instruments, it is recommended to keep a distance of 3 meters.
Strong composition for single hermit crab
It is provided free of charge to all elementary students, public and private, donated by the Athanasios Laskaridis Foundation. A measure to avoid the exchange of bottles, glasses, mouth contact with the tap, which, by reducing the use of plastic, also offers an ecological solution.
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