Schools to Stay Open Amid COVID Spike. Several schools have already started reviving online classes to help stem the spread of infection among students. NNT

 

by Natthaphon Sangpolsi

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Authorities have assured that schools will remain open even as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise among students.

 

Schools officially reopened on May 17, after which there were increased reports of students contracting the coronavirus. Although case numbers eventually started falling again, they saw a renewed surge last month.

 

According to Supat Champathong, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Education, there are currently no plans to close any schools, adding that physical classes are still considered the best learning environment for students.

 

He has nevertheless called on schools to stringently enforce health safety measures, including wearing masks, practicing social distancing, washing hands, keeping classrooms properly ventilated and performing temperature screenings.

 

Several schools have already started reviving online classes to help stem the spread of infection among students.