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FG releases fresh guidelines for reopening of schools. 

Schools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that includes parents, school health, teams, school authorities and local (and) state officials.They must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staffs and relevant authorities as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively and clearly and taking effective measures to understand how COVID 19 can spread and how to mitigate the spread in line with official guidelines. Specifically, schools authorities have responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly, is wearing a mask and sanitising their hands.

Boarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside. There must be access to running water and handwashing facilities. The health staff particularly in boarding schools must be trained and provided with PPE( personal protective equipment). There must be appropriate waste management systems.

Health facilities that are within the schools that serves the school should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive. In this regard, it is important to involve their parents or guardians and make sure that their parents or guardians have signed consent forms in advance. Schools should also work in synergy with the local government rapid response teams and collaborate with the state ministries of health on planning, implementation and reopening of schools.

We encourage schools to consider creative solutions to abide by these guidelines.