Measures protecting schools – The Peninsula

Measures protecting schools – The Peninsula

Qatar has succeeded in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic because of its high vaccination rates and precautionary measures, while many countries have seen several waves of the virus. This could be possible because of government-funded free-for-all vaccines and the highest level of care and treatment of COVID-19 patients.

Qatar has invested heavily in its skilled health workforce and disaster preparedness. It was the resilience and the dedication of the country’s talented health workers that enabled it to have one of the lowest COVID-19 mortality rates in the world. The nation has contributed to global scientific understanding regarding COVID-19 through publication of local data and findings in leading journals and publications. Qatar National Vision 2030 emphasises the importance of health and education which has resulted in major investments in health sector.

The country opened its schools after the summer break as adherence to preventive measures prevented schools from reverting back to online learning. More than 225,118 students in 212 public schools and kindergartens, and more than 215,000 in 338 private schools and kindergartens, have returned to school for the start of the new school year with full attendance.

As part of the broader campaign against the virus, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and