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Bengaluru: Given the current COVID-19 situation in the state and the reopening of schools in June, the Karnataka Health Department has issued a circular asking government and private schools to take precautions in the interest of school children’s health.
The instructions came following a Covid-19 situation review meeting held by the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on May 26.
The instructions are as follows: If schoolchildren develop fever, cough, cold, and other symptoms, do not send them to school. Follow appropriate treatment and care measures as advised by the doctor.
Children should be sent to school only after the symptoms have completely resolved.
If children come to school with fever, cough, cold, and other symptoms, inform the parents and send such children home, as per the circular.
Further, school teachers and non-teaching staff are advised to take appropriate precautions if they develop fever, cough, cold, or other symptoms.
However, ensuring adherence to COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour (CAB), including precautionary measures such as hand hygiene, Cough Etiquette, etc.
According to the Union Health Ministry, India’s COVID-19 tally has reached 2,710 active cases, with 1,170 patients discharged.
The country reported seven deaths across multiple states, with comorbidities playing a significant role in most cases, according to state-wise data.
