What is expected to change in kindergartens and elementary schools

Elementary and kindergarten students return to school on May 21, according to what was officially announced by the Government in the previous days.

The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health with protocols and instructions have created a new routine in schools. A new daily routine that must be strictly observed in order to protect students and teachers from the coronation.

According to the instructions of the Ministry of Health, there should be strict observance of social distance from students and teachers.

* Each student should sit at each desk and there should be at least one meter between the desks

* Distance from teacher to student at 2 meters

* 12 students in each classroom

* Avoid sharing pencils, pens, markers and other personal items.

* Alcoholic solutions must be placed at each entrance of the classroom. The bottle with the alcoholic solution should be located near the exit of the classroom and should be used under the supervision of the class teacher.

* Control and avoid gathering of students during breaks. It is recommended that each class have a different break schedule so that they are not crowded outdoors.

* It is recommended to post the recommendations of the World Health Organization regarding the correct use of the alcoholic solution.

* Recommendation that children bring food from home and avoid coloring during feeding-breaks.

* Children are not allowed to drink water directly from the tap by mouth.

* The classroom and the school will be cleaned daily following the daily cleaning practices:

A) Daily and thorough cleaning and disinfection of frequently used surfaces such as knobs, desks, all furniture, handrails from stairs or railings, taps and especially student desks.

B) Daily cleaning and disinfection of the toilet and the surfaces of the space with cleaning solutions

* Avoid coloration inside the closed spaces of the toilet. It is recommended to check the children who enter the toilets in order to avoid as much as possible their coloration in the toilet area.

C) Daily floor cleaning with cleaning solutions

D) Systematic and adequate ventilation of all areas, especially during breaks (even during the course if this is possible)

* In case of cough or sneezing, cover the nose and mouth with the sleeve at elbow height or with a tissue, discard the used tissue in the trash and wash hands thoroughly.

* Regular and thorough washing of hands with liquid soap and water, for at least 20 '', before eating and after visiting the toilet, and careful hand drying with disposable paper towels and throwing them in the trash.

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