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President Akufo-Addo urges students to strictly adhere to preventive measures for Covid-19 when they return to school.
In his 22nd update on measures taken to combat the coronavirus on Sunday, the president acknowledged the challenges that emerged when children were invited to study at home during the height of the pandemic in the country.
According to him, this places enormous strain not only on students, but also on parents and teachers.
He therefore called on students to play their role by respecting safety protocols to stem the spread of the disease.
“I beg you, please observe the Covid-19 protocols at all times. You need to maintain a level of discipline and a sense of responsibility to prevent the virus from spreading in your schools and, for day students, at home as well. Wear your masks at all times. Wash and sanitize your hands regularly. Protect yourself. Protect each other. Protect your teachers. Protect your parents.
“But please don’t give me a reason to close schools again. I pledge to do my best to continue your education. I want you to assure me, your parents, your teachers and society as a whole, through your actions, that you will do your part as well, ”he said.
President Akufo-Addo in his 21st speech announced that schools will reopen on January 15, after all educational institutions close on March 15, 2020.
It was part of the government’s plans to ensure that the Covid-19 which was spreading at an alarming rate in the country at the time is managed effectively.
Meanwhile, President Akufo-Addo urged parents not to panic, adding that awareness programs have been undertaken to educate children and parents on how to avoid spreading or catching the virus.
“School principals, as well as their teachers, have followed the required orientation on the ‘Guidelines for the reopening of schools during COVID-19’, to enable them to assist with student compliance with protocols.
“I was encouraged by the preparations made by many schools, in some cases with the support of their former student associations and PTAs, in anticipation of the return Monday. On our side, the government has also undertaken the fumigation and disinfection of schools, and the provision of disinfectants, masks, liquid soaps, Veronica buckets, rolls of tissue paper, face shields for hearing impaired learners and staff, and gloves. for caregivers and assistants, in schools across the country.
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