The school can turn the air conditioning back on.

Today is the third day that the country’s students return to school after more than 3 months of absence due to the Covid-19 epidemic.

In particular, students return to school at the right time when the country entered a huge heat wave, the common outside temperature of 35-41 degrees Celsius, while the schools have yet to be upgraded, making the parents worry about children’s health.

Exchange with VietNamNet, Associate Professor Dr. Tran Dac Phu, Senior Advisor, Vietnam Public Health Emergency Response Center, said this morning, the National Steering Committee for the Prevention of Epidemics Covid-19 had a discussion on the subject. This topic is for new guidelines for education.

Students at Trung Vuong High School in Ho Chi Minh City measure their body temperature when they go to class. Photo: Thanh Tung

Associate Professor Phu said that ensuring ventilation, keeping the temperature in the classroom not too low, is one of the important factors in preventing the Covid-19 epidemic.

However, it is recommended that schools do not have air conditioners on, they must use fans sent to the Ministry of Education and Training by the Department of Environmental Health Management since the winter season, it is now summer, so it is necessary to consider adjusting them in consecuense. very suitable.

“When the weather is cold, schools can open the doors, turn on the fans but now get into the hot weather, so it is necessary to consider between room Covid-19 and ensure the health of the students, so the Committee Directive Notice for schools to turn off air conditioning, ”said Professor Phu.

This recommendation is based on two bases: first, students who have been measured at school have body temperature and masks to reduce the risk of infection; Second, the classroom environment is different from the environment of the hospital or other public places, students do not interact with strangers.

When turning the air conditioning back on, the Associate Professor noted that schools should not allow the temperature to be too low, the most appropriate level being 26-28 degrees Celsius.

In addition, after each class, the classrooms must be opened to receive the sun and the natural wind.

The school area is not air conditioned, the school is in a well-ventilated area, many trees can be improved with fans, opening windows to ensure student health.

Professor Phu added that many people now believe that in the hot climate, the SARS-CoV-2 virus will be destroyed, but this is a very misconception.

“Heat can kill a part of the virus outdoors, but it spreads Covid-19 primarily in the shade, indoors, in air conditioners, offices due to contact with drops from direct contact or contact with surfaces. he has a virus and then he covers his eyes, nose and mouth, ”explained associate professor Phu.

Therefore, schools must ensure proper hand washing with disinfectant water for students, disinfecting the floor, walls, tables, chairs, toys, school supplies, and other objects in the classroom every day. 1 time after school

Addressing the concerns of many parents about students wearing a mask all day will be very mysterious, difficult to breathe, difficult to focus on learning, Associate Professor Phu said, when there is no new guide, students are still trying to get on.

But now, the masks have many materials, families can choose antibacterial masks, medical masks have been authorized by the Ministry of Health for the child to wear the most comfortable clothes.

Regarding the fact that many schools have students wear fall caps in the classroom, Associate Professor Phu stated that this was not necessary and should be dropped immediately.

“Meka anti-drop caps are not a good material for vision. These hats affect both the child’s vision and long-term vision, “said Professor Phu.

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