Grenada schools to reopen with physical distancing
The Ministry of Health and the Cabinet of Grenada continue to monitor developments relating to the emergence of the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, to guide the reopening of schools for the Hilary term effectively.
As of January 8, 2022, Grenada has 1,764 active COVID cases and three hospitalised persons.
The Ministry of Education says on the Ministry of Health and the Cabinet; schools will operate, adhering to the six-foot physical distancing protocol.
Where a school cannot accommodate all students using the six-foot distance, the Ministry of Education has provided guidance to principals for online arrangements.
The Ministry of Health and Social Security has also provided updated guidelines for use in schools to the Ministry of Education. It has been confirmed that these were shared with principals this week.
The Ministry of Education also met with principals to further discuss the guidelines and protocols and the management of schools during COVID-19.
Parents are advised not to send their children to school if they exhibit flu-like symptoms.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health is encouraging teachers and all students over the age of 12 to get vaccinated to help fight against the COVID-19 virus and protect themselves as Grenada stems the learning loss.
The Ministry of Education says a further update will be done on January 14, 2022.
The new school term began in Grenada on January 3.
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