Should Kids be Sent to School Amid Rising Cases of COVID in Delhi-NCR?

Cowid-19 cases are on the rise across Uttar Pradesh. The government led by Yogi Adityanath has issued new guidelines for all schools across the state. According to the latest SOPs, students, teachers and other staff will have to wear masks at all times, and proper sanitation of schools is mandatory. The sudden rise in coronavirus cases has raised concerns, especially for parents. In fact, most of the cases are reported in Noida, according to reports, COVID-19 cases have been reported in many schools in the district.Also read – The fourth wave of Covid-19 is unlikely to affect India’s economic growth in the near term: report

Covid-19 case in Noida

On Wednesday, at 110, the highest number of new cases were reported in Gautam Buddha Nagar state. The total number of active cases in the district has reached 697. Gautam Buddha Nagar has been registering the highest number of cases in the state for the last one week. Also read – China ready to facilitate repatriation of Indian students on need-assessment basis: Chinese Foreign Ministry

The UP government led by Yogi Adityanath has issued new guidelines

The new standard operating procedures (SOPs) include proper hygiene of schools in Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Hapud, Bulandshahr, Baghpat and Lucknow and mandatory masks for all students, teachers and other staff. According to the new guidelines, students, teachers and other staff will be allowed to enter the school premises only after thorough hand washing and / or proper sanitation. Also read – IIT-Madras Kovid Tally rises to 182 after 11 more test positive on campus

The doctors speak

India.com Talk to doctors to understand what kind of guidelines students and teachers should follow to protect themselves from the deadly Covid-19. Dr. Jagdish Kathwate, Consultant neonatologist and pediatrician, Motherhood Hospital Kharadi Pune suggests that parents should vaccinate their children on an immediate basis. “The number of coward cases in the country is still on the rise. Currently, most children have been diagnosed with the Covid-19 infection. And the most common symptoms are cough, cold, sore throat, fever and fatigue and some are asymptomatic. Many children are also signing Kovid-19 through the school. Schools reopen after 2 years. But parents are confused about whether to send their children to school or not. Therefore, parents are advised to vaccinate their children on an immediate basis if they are eligible. Children will be infected by their parents. As such, all elders must wear masks, sanitize hands, and maintain social distance. If parents have any symptoms like fever, cough and body aches, they should keep themselves at home and away from children, ”he said.

Echoing similar sentiments, Dr. Tribhuvan GulatiExpert Diabetes, Thyroid, Metabolic Disorder Apollo Spectra Hospital, Delhi says, “The covid curve still refuses to flatten the country. Now, cases of covid are increasing rapidly again in India. Previously, the mask was not made mandatory by the government. But, now it is mandatory to wear the mask again and this decision has been taken keeping in view the increase in the cases of Kovid. Parents of school going children need to be vigilant. Make sure your kids wear masks, and follow the covid-appropriate behavior of social distance and hand hygiene. Don’t send your children to school if they are sick. If you notice symptoms in children such as cough, sore throat or fever, report it to a doctor immediately and choose a covid test. “

Notably, reports of infection from schools across Delhi-NCR have caused concern after weeks of opening for offline classes after a two-year gap due to the epidemic. Experts are again warning against the closure of schools citing the loss of education.