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Abstract
Rapid transmission of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and resulting fatalities necessitated the closure of educational institutions in March 2020, and affected nearly 1.6 billion learners globally. However, presently lockdown measures have been lifted, and resumption of physical learning in schools has commenced. At this notable period, it is pertinent to ensure the safety of in-school adolescents from COVID-19 while preventing the risk of further transmission of COVID-19 in school settings. Therefore, we recommend adherence to the reduction of contact between in-school adolescents during school hours. The provision of handwashing equipment such as soap, clean water, bucket(s), and disposable tissue papers positioned at different points should be ensured in schools, with the modalities for such practice exemplified on information, education, and communication materials. Also, maintaining a minimal physical distance of 1m, use of face masks, regular hand washing and disinfection of classrooms, toilet facilities, and surfaces must be ensured among teachers and other school personnel would contribute effectively to the safety of in-school adolescents while schools have reopened amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Highlights
The recent outbreak of the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has negatively impacted health and global development [1]
To control and contain COVID-19, many public health measures were implemented. These included border control measures, social distancing, regular hand hygiene, and use of face masks which were advocated at the early period of the disease outbreak [3]
A 11.3% increase in the number of COVID-19 cases among children was reported, and 0.00-0.18% of all COVID-19 deaths as of 5th November, 2020 [5]. Following this trend in the increasing number of cases and resulting mortality, we aimed to assess the strategies to ensure the safety of in-school adolescents from COVID-19 after school lockdown restrictions have been lifted
Summary
The recent outbreak of the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has negatively impacted health and global development [1]. To control and contain COVID-19, many public health measures were implemented These included border control measures, social distancing, regular hand hygiene, and use of face masks which were advocated at the early period of the disease outbreak [3]. Taking into account global and regional infection and case fatality rates of COVID-19, the best option would be to extend the COVID-19 lockdown period Such prolonged measures would further impede opportunities for physical learning. The reopening of schools should be accompanied by basic precautionary public health measures This would include the practice of social distancing to avert the risk of overcrowding, a known risk factor for COVID-19 transmission. Adolescents are capable of actively understanding and imbibing disease-prevention rules For this cause, consistent education regarding COVID-19 infection prevention and control (IPC) measures should be adequately communicated in school settings. Lessons on the proper use of face masks should be enhanced via IEC materials and though other peculiar modalities for disseminating information in each school
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