"For those concerned, information about school opening is here including measures to prevent spread of swine flu among students."
“CLASSES in government schools will start as scheduled on Sept 27... meanwhile, asked about measures taken to combat swine flu, Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr Moudhi Al-Humoud said the joint committee of the Ministries of Health and Education had placed an effective plan to counter the spread of swine flu in schools. She explained workshops have been held for administrative staff and teachers to train them on how to measure a child’s temperature and take preventive measures. She said 120 fully-equipped clinics had been established in schools and the ministry will hold intensive swine flu awareness campaigns for parents.” (Arab Times, Aug 26, 2009).
Using rational methods such as starting awareness campaigns for students’ families, school clinics, and administrative staff are steps in the right direction. Doing otherwise, for example postponing the start of school to an indefinite time does not seem to provide effective solutions to stop the spread of swine flu. Our only option in this regard should take the form of a coordinated effort by families, schools, and relevant government departments.
“CLASSES in government schools will start as scheduled on Sept 27... meanwhile, asked about measures taken to combat swine flu, Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr Moudhi Al-Humoud said the joint committee of the Ministries of Health and Education had placed an effective plan to counter the spread of swine flu in schools. She explained workshops have been held for administrative staff and teachers to train them on how to measure a child’s temperature and take preventive measures. She said 120 fully-equipped clinics had been established in schools and the ministry will hold intensive swine flu awareness campaigns for parents.” (Arab Times, Aug 26, 2009).
Using rational methods such as starting awareness campaigns for students’ families, school clinics, and administrative staff are steps in the right direction. Doing otherwise, for example postponing the start of school to an indefinite time does not seem to provide effective solutions to stop the spread of swine flu. Our only option in this regard should take the form of a coordinated effort by families, schools, and relevant government departments.
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