1/ Q: How on earth is #ReopeningSchools going to happen safely in the Fall?!
A: We know some of you are frustrated with some things you are hearing from local school districts. This hot off the press resource from the @HarvardChanSPH is EXTREMELY useful: schools.forhealth.org
2/ In brief, the report highlights 5 key areas of focus for school re-openings:
HEALTHY CLASSROOMS (wear #masks, #WashYourHands frequently, maximize physical distance, maximize group distance to slow transmission chains, disinfect objects)
3/ HEALTHY BUILDINGS (increase outdoor air ventilation, filter indoor air, supplement with portable air cleaners, use plexiglass as a physical barrier, install no-contact infrastructure, keep surfaces clear, focus on bathroom hygiene, de-densify school buildings)
4/ HEALTHY ACTIVITIES (provide recess, modify physical education, reimagine music and theater, continue sports with controls)
HEALTHY SCHEDULES (manage transition times and locations, make lunchtime safer, rethink #Transportation, modify attendance)
5/ HEALTHY POLICIES (establish and reinforce a culture of health, safety, and shared responsibility; form a #COVID response team and plan; prioritize staying at home when sick; promote viral #testing; establish plans when there is a case; support #remotelearning options)
6/ Please read the full report for more super insightful details. Many of these principles can also be applied to #reopening in other settings such as offices or small businesses.
(Note you have to enter your email to access, but it is still free to access)
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