The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has revised guidelines for managing Covid-19 in educational institutions.
The guidelines apply to universities, schools, nurseries, early childhood centres and centres for special needs in Dubai.
The main updates include:
Dr Hanan Obaid, director for Health Policies and Standards Department, Health Regulation Sector, said: “Our aim is to protect the health and wellbeing of students and staff members while ensuring the continuity of learning to the best possible extent.
“These detailed guidelines provide clear, precise and comprehensive step-by-step protocols for the educational institutions concerned so that they are well prepared and equipped to provide a safe learning environment for students, as well as protect staff members.”
Dr Sawsan Al Nahas, acting head of School Health Section, DHA, said: “The guideline elaborates classification of low-, moderate- and high-risk transmission as well as all the mandatory measures the educational institution has to undertake based on the risk of infection.
“Everything from isolation room requirements, to adherence of precautionary measures, contact tracing, close contacts and risk assessment are highlighted in detail in the guidelines.”
From October 3, 2021, all teaching and learning in Dubai’s private schools will be in-person only. After this date, students who wish to continue with distance learning must provide a medical certificate issued by the DHA.
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