Mexico City, Aug 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Mexican government has announced fresh health protocols against Covid-19 in an effort to safely resume in-person classes from August 30.
During a press conference here on Thursday, Minister of Public Education Delfina Gomez presented a list of measures amid the "imminent" return to the classroom after a 16-month suspension due to the pandemic, reports Xinhua news agency.
"It is a priority for children to return (to school), we already see major problems of violence, obesity and stress," said the official.
The recommendations include the integration of participatory school committees; the installment of air filters in homes, schools and classrooms; mask use at all times, hand washing with soap and water, and antibacterial gel use, along with more parent support and involvement.
Authorities also suggest maintaining a healthy distance, making greater use of open spaces, suspending ceremonies and general gatherings, and immediately reporting the presence or suspicion of Covid-19 cases in schools.
As of Friday morning, Mexico has registered a total of 3,020,596 Covid-19 cases and 246,203 deaths.
Source: IANS
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