The Thai PM, Prayut Chan-o-cha, has instructed the Education Ministry to ensure schools are equipped to manage Covid-19 when they re-open. According to government spokesman, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, the PM wants education facilities to implement strict Covid-19 prevention measures when they re-open on May 17.
According to a Nation Thailand report, the measures include:
• Conducting regular checks on the virus situation under Thai Stop Covid Plus and using the Education Ministry’s online system to update officials
• Limiting all student activities to small group sizes
• Employing strict hygiene measures in the preparation and serving of school lunches
• Ensuring a hygienic school environment
• Preparing isolation facilities at schools which can be used in the event of Covid outbreaks
• Ensuring safe transportation of students to and from school
• Fully…
