Activate it for 30 days to give the unvaccinated the opportunity to receive the vaccine

Announcement of the protocol for operating educational facilities during the “Corona” pandemic

  • Farida Al Hosani: “According to the protocol, educational facilities worked on preparing an educational facility readiness plan.”

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During the media briefing to introduce developments and cases related to the “Corona” virus, the UAE government announced the protocol for operating educational facilities during the pandemic, which stipulates that vaccinated and non-vaccinated students are required to conduct a “PCR” examination, every two weeks during the first month of the start of the study, while the students will then adhere Those who are less than 12 years old and who are not vaccinated, and vaccinated students from 12 years of age and above will be tested monthly, while unvaccinated students from 12 years and over will have to take the examination weekly.

The protocol includes guidelines and controls related to the operation of educational facilities in the country, including nurseries, child care centers, public and private school education, in addition to public and private higher education, training centers and institutes in various regions of the country. The protocol was circulated to educational facilities in the country.

The official spokesman for the health sector in the country, Dr. Farida Al-Hosani, said that in accordance with the protocol, all educational facilities worked to prepare an “educational facility readiness” plan, including precautionary requirements and measures recommended by health authorities, while obligating students, educational and academic staff to sign a declaration of commitment. Not to be infected with “Covid-19” or contact someone who has it.

She revealed that the protocol for operating educational facilities during the pandemic will be activated for a period of 30 days, starting from the first school day, to give the non-vaccinated an opportunity to take the vaccine, and during this period all vaccinated and non-vaccinated students will be obligated to conduct a “PCR” examination every two weeks, noting that after the expiry of During the 30-day period, all non-vaccinated students under 12 years of age, and vaccinated students from 12 years of age and over, must undergo a monthly PCR examination, while unvaccinated students from 12 years of age and over will have to perform PCR laboratory tests on a weekly basis. The option of distance learning is available to them and to all age groups, whether they are catering or not. It also requires students’ families to download the “Hosn” application for their children to prove their vaccination status, test results, print certificates and bring them to school.

Al-Hosani indicated that the educational facility will be committed to managing the process of exit and entry through the gates, and maintains following precautionary measures and preventing crowding during their gathering in lessons and rest periods, pointing out that the physical distance of one meter will be applied, with posters placed on the ground to determine the places to park in. All facilities without exception, in addition to providing guidance and awareness panels for the importance of complying with preventive measures such as distancing, washing and sterilizing hands, with the need to take into account the students of the category of people of determination and also dividing them into different groups, and emphasizing that they are not concentrated in a particular group.

She pointed out that in the event that symptoms of "Covid-19" appear among the employees or students in the facility, the person responsible for health and safety in the facility must be notified, parents should be informed of a suspicion of infection and inform them of any developments about the health situation in the facility, and the facility must allocate An isolation room in accordance with the requirements set by the Ministry of Health and Community Protection and following procedures for dealing with suspected or confirmed cases of “Covid-19”.

Al-Hosani stressed the need to use personal protective equipment, not to exchange them with colleagues, and to avoid shaking hands during greeting, noting that all Muslim employees and students must bring their own prayer rug, with a commitment to putting masks during prayer, and prayer rooms will be cleaned and sterilized after each use. .

Providing vaccines to all segments of society

The official spokesman for the health sector in the country, Dr. Farida Al Hosani, praised the efforts of the health sector to provide the vaccine for all segments of society for the age groups from three to 17, in the interest of their health and safety and to raise their immunity against the “Covid-19” virus, stressing the importance of obtaining a certificate The exception is for those who are exempt from vaccination, and to ensure that they are periodically examined according to the protocol approved by the health authorities. New, in educating their children on how to adhere to precautionary and preventive measures.

Al-Hosani stressed the importance of informing the educational facility if the student suffers from a lack of immunity or any chronic diseases, in addition to the importance of verifying that they are not in contact with infected people at least two weeks before the start of school work. The meeting is scheduled after the students leave the building, with the educational facility documenting the time of entry and exit of the student’s family.

Vaccination of the educational field

The official spokesman for the health sector in the country, Dr. Farida Al Hosani, revealed that 86% of the educational staff and 84% of the administrative and technical staff have been vaccinated, and that work is underway to complete the vaccination plan with the aim of reaching 100%.

• The educational facility is committed to managing exit and entry through the gates, and maintaining the precautionary measures.

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