Nghe An Education Sector strengthens prevention and control of Covid-19 and meningitis

The Department of Education and Training has just issued a document to the Departments of Education and Training, High Schools, and Foreign Language and Information Technology Centers to strengthen solutions to prevent and control the epidemic.Covid – 19.

Accordingly, in order to successfully implement the dual goal of both teaching and best protecting the health of students, cadres, teachers and employees in the whole sector, the Department requires schools to strengthen direction, thoroughly grasp and seriously implement the directives of all levels, sectors and instructions of the health sector on Covid-19 prevention and control. Absolutely do not be negligent or subjective in epidemic prevention and control.

To ensure safety, the Department of Education and Training requires students to wear masks in crowded places. Photo: MH

Educate cadres, teachers and students to strictly implement the Ministry of Health's "5K" message, especially mandatory mask wearing in public places and at events with large crowds; develop appropriate and most effective scenarios and solutions to proactively prevent and combat the Covid-19 epidemic in the face of the complicated developments of the epidemic. At the same time, strictly install and use the "Covid Safety" System according to the direction of the Ministry of Education and Training; access and update new information on the system at least twice a week.

At this time, translationmeningitisThere are also signs of widespread infection among students, so the industry also requires educational institutions to coordinate with the local health sector to increase information and communication activities about the risk of meningitis and prevention measures so that students, parents, staff and teachers can be proactive and proactive in prevention.

The industry also requires schools to remind teachers and students to regularly wash their hands with soap under running water many times a day, especially before preparing food, before eating, feeding children, before holding children, after going to the toilet, after changing diapers and cleaning children.

Viral meningitis has developed into an epidemic, present in many localities in the province. Photo: Thanh Chung

In addition, practice good food hygiene such as: eat cooked food, drink boiled water; eating utensils must be washed clean before use (preferably soaked and rinsed in boiling water); ensure clean water is used in daily activities; do not feed children; do not let children pick up, suck their fingers, or suck on toys; do not let children share towels, utensils such as cups, bowls, plates, spoons, and toys that have not been sterilized;

Schools also need to regularly clean surfaces and objects that are in daily contact such as toys, learning tools, doorknobs, stair handrails, table tops, chairs, floors, etc. with soap or regular cleaning chemicals.

Regarding this content, Mr. Nguyen Trong Hoan - Chief of Office of the Department of Education and Training added: This is the "sprint" time for schools to enter the final exams and prepare for the 10th grade entrance exam and the high school graduation exam. Therefore, to ensure the safety of students and teachers and to have a smooth exam, I hope that teachers, students and parents will join hands to prevent and fight the epidemic, limit large gatherings. On the part of the Education sector, we continue to request schools and local authorities to closely monitor the epidemic situation.

At the same time, the Department is planning to speed up the program and end-of-semester exams. Specifically, right after the break, the Department will soon issue a document instructing schools to start taking semester exams and prepare conditions and plans if they have to organize online teaching, but still have to ensure the quality of teaching and learning and pay special attention to final-year students.