Title: Reopening Schools in the Context of COVID-19:Health & safety measures

Biography:

Abstract

As the world considers reopening schools after the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers and administrators need to consider how to reopen in a way that keeps students and staff safe. This brief provides insight into health and safety guidelines and social distancing strategies used in other countries that have successfully reopened their schools in the context of COVID-19. Examples are intended to support school policymakers and administrators in the United Arab Emirates as they are reopening. Introduction: Schools across the globe canceled in-person classes beginning in March 2020 to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus. In many countries, school buildings are closed for the duration of the school year. Across the globe, policymakers and school leaders started making plans to reopen schools for the 2021-22 academic year. In order to reopen schools safely and mitigate disease spread, state and WHO and global leaders started to address several important health considerations that are specifically pertaining to schools and learning institutions.

Topics:

• Attendance and Health Screening
• Attendance Policy
• Health Screening and Quarantine Procedures
• School Closure
• Social Distancing
• Hygiene and Cleaning