China is going through a hard time with extensive worldwide uncertainty. The novel corona virus has presented a severe setback for the whole country; for those affected by the virus, their families, and for the general population. The schools in Gurgaon are taking every possible measure to safeguard their tiny tots and staff. Following the outbreak of the new corona virus outbreak from Wuhan city in China, the schools have turned alert and stepped up measures to safeguard their tiny tots and staff from the fast spreading deadly virus.

Temperature Screening and Health Checks at Schools in Gurgaon 

  • Health checks thrice a day in all schools in Gurgaon.
  • Support personal hygiene practices among children and pre-school staff.
  • Staff to be highly alert for any symptoms of the Wuhan virus among children.
  • Daily temperature checks for pre-school staff, children and visitors.
  • Closer monitoring on a day to day basis.

Ensure good personal hygiene at Schools in Gurgaon

  • Instruct them to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue when sneezing or coughing, and to throw away the tissue immediately into a bin.
  • Encourage children to wash hands frequently with soap, especially before eating or handling food, after toilet visits, or when hands are dirtied by respiratory secretions after coughing or sneezing.
  • Not to share food/drinks, eating utensils, toothbrushes or towels with others.
  • Using disposable handkerchiefs, and wearing a surgical or N95 antiviral mask when in crowded public places, etc.

 Ensure good environmental hygiene at Schools in Gurgaon

  • Keep the school clean.
  • Clean frequently touched surfaces, toys and commonly shared items at least daily and when contaminated by nasal or oral secretions.
  • Ensure supplies such as hand soap, tissues and paper towels are available for children and staff’s use.

Suspend large group activities and excursions at Schools in Gurgaon

  • Large group and communal activities such as assemblies and mass celebrations.
  • Excursions and field trips to minimize exposure of children to large crowds.

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Parent’s precautions at home

  • Being sure they stay hydrated. Make sure they are drinking regularly. Popsicles are a good way to get fluids in, and can soothe a sore throat.
  • Using acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever. Check with your doctor’s office about the right dose for your child.
  • Using a humidifier to help with congestion.
  • Limiting the use of over-the-counter cold medicines in children under the age of 6. They don’t help much (even with kids over 6), and can have side effects. In children over a year, honey can soothe a cough. Use salt water drops for stuffy noses
  • Making sure they rest. Being glued to a TV or device all day is not a good idea.

Advisory to students at Schools in Gurgaon 

  • Make sure that children in schools in Gurgaon wash their hands. Using soap and water and washing for 20 seconds does the trick. If you don’t have a sink handy, hand sanitizer will do — make sure you spread it well, getting it all over the hands including between the fingers. Wash before meals and snacks, after being in public places, and after being around anyone who is or might be sick.
  • Encourage healthy habits, like eating a healthy diet, exercising, and getting enough sleep. This helps keep your child’s immune system strong.
  • Make sure the children have received the flu vaccine. The flu is far more common — and can be very dangerous too.
  • Teach children not to touch their mouths, eyes, or noses with their hands unless they have just washed them. Carry tissues for wiping mouths and noses, and throw out used tissues promptly.
  • Teach children to be careful about the surfaces they touch when out in public. Have them wear gloves and keep extras so that they can use the washed ones every few days. Also, they are advised to carry some wipes with them to wipe down seats, tables, and other such things in public areas before they use them.