Enabling Readiness of a School to Reopen During a Pandemic - A Field Experience.

ABSTRACT: Modeling studies indicate that the closure of schools during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic may not be well grounded for the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, as evidences indicate that children are less affected by this virus, and the clinical attack rates in the 0-19 age group are low. Experts also opine that school closures might have negative effects on the scholastic abilities of children and also an adverse impact on the economy and health care system, considering the responsibilities conferred upon the parents. Also, in a developing country like India, it is difficult for the rural population to afford distance online learning, which brings into importance the reopening of schools in a safe environment to avoid adversities such as i

SUBMITTER: Baskaran P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8458860 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature