In response to the resumption of classes in New York City, Meng Zhaowen: The government did not allocate sufficient resources for epidemic prevention in schools

　　Chinanews.com, August 14th. According to the US "Qiaobao" report, Congressman Meng Zhaowen, representing Queens District of New York, issued a statement on the resumption of classes in New York City on the 12th, pointing out that the city government lacks detailed safety guidelines for resuming classes and has not yet provided schools with places. It also emphasizes that ensuring the safety and health of students is a crucial prerequisite for class resumption.

　　Meng Zhaowen said that as a mother, her two children are enrolled in public schools in New York City. She directly understands that protecting the health and safety of students is of utmost importance. Nothing is more important than protecting children from harm, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. She said that she has learned that what teachers and parents care about and value most is the detailed safety guidelines for resuming classes. However, New York City has not yet provided detailed safety guidelines for resuming classes, and has not yet equipped the epidemic prevention resources required for resuming classes, such as personal protective equipment. , Virus detection and ventilation and cleaning equipment.

　　Meng Zhaowen pointed out that New York City must do everything possible to protect students and teachers, and put all epidemic prevention measures in place before returning to school. Teachers in New York City have always been unsung heroes during the epidemic. When the epidemic affects and destroys people’s work and life, they also face various challenges in the working environment in difficult times. They enter uncharted territory and use remote teaching to ensure that students complete successfully. Schoolwork.

　　Meng Zhaowen said that the government should not put teachers and students in danger. Teachers, students and their parents must think that it is safe to resume classes and make it clear that all safety measures of the school are up to standard, and they are almost impossible. She is in a united front with teachers, faculty, and parents, fighting to protect her children. (Zhang Jing)