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These questions and answers concerning adolescents and COVID-19 were developed by the World Health Organization, UNESCO, UNFPA and UNICEF. They answer questions concerning whether or not adolescents can catch COVID-19, if they can spread COVID-19 to other people despite having little to no symptoms, etc.
This article aims to support teachers with information and tips on various topics to safely reopen schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. These include: physical distancing at school, practicing health and hand hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting tips for the classroom, and the actions to take if a student appears sick.
This document provides guidance to decision makers, public and child health professionals to inform policy on the use of masks for children in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It does not address the use of masks for adults working with children or parents/guardians or the use of masks for children in health-care settings. This interim guidance will be revised and updated as new evidence emerges.
The coronavirus outbreak has caused major disruptions to daily life and children are feeling these changes deeply. While the return to school will be not only welcome but exciting for many students, others will be feeling anxious or frightened. This article offers tips to help children navigate some of the complicated emotions they may be facing with going back to school.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated their guidelines for reopening of schools and childcare centers as of July 23, 2020. The resources and tools made available on that date support how to open schools safely by promoting behaviors that prevent spread, altering how a school and school day is structured, and outlining how to keep the school environment healthy through cleaning, proper ventilation, and other practices.
The World Health Organization has developed a series of annexes to help guide countries through adjusting various public health measures in different contexts. This annex provides considerations for decision-makers and educators on how or when to reopen or close schools in the context of COVID-19.
This interim guidance is intended for administrators of public and private child care programs and K-12 schools. Administrators are individuals who oversee the daily operations of child care programs and K-12 schools, and may include positions like child care program directors, school district superintendents, principals, and assistant principals.
This site includes all of the CDC’s recommendations for re-opening of schools and how to handle in-school situations.
These guidelines aim to inform the decision-making process regarding school reopening, support national preparations and guide the implementation process, as part of overall public health and education planning processes.
This guide helps program teams plan an integrated, participatory process for safe school reopening.
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