Evidence shows that #COVID19 does not pose a high risk to children & schools are not drivers of transmission.
We know how to reduce risks to children, teachers & families.
Joint OpEd from @WHO & @UNICEF argues for urgently working toward reopening schools. bit.ly/3v7alN1
We know how to reduce risks to children, teachers & families.
Joint OpEd from @WHO & @UNICEF argues for urgently working toward reopening schools. bit.ly/3v7alN1
School attendance is critical for children’s education &
prospects. Long-term costs of closures—for children & societies—are too large to justify on a continuing basis. @takeshi_kasai & @karin_hulshof say evidence points to the need for schools to reopen. bit.ly/3v7alN1
prospects. Long-term costs of closures—for children & societies—are too large to justify on a continuing basis. @takeshi_kasai & @karin_hulshof say evidence points to the need for schools to reopen. bit.ly/3v7alN1
There is no such thing as zero risk. But the risks are manageable.
@WHO guidance on operating schools during #COVID19 includes measures to reduce exposure & transmission:
✅personal hygiene
✅mask use
✅physical distance
✅ventilation
✅disinfect surfaces
bit.ly/3pCNbgB
@WHO guidance on operating schools during #COVID19 includes measures to reduce exposure & transmission:
✅personal hygiene
✅mask use
✅physical distance
✅ventilation
✅disinfect surfaces
bit.ly/3pCNbgB
School reopenings are not dependent on availability of vaccines.
The relatively low risks of children being in school can be managed.
But the consequences of keeping them out of classrooms are grave & far-reaching.
It’s time for the school gates to reopen.
The relatively low risks of children being in school can be managed.
But the consequences of keeping them out of classrooms are grave & far-reaching.
It’s time for the school gates to reopen.
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