Fighting coronavirus: Schools in Dubai sending back kids with cough, runny nose

Fighting coronavirus: Schools in Dubai sending back kids with cough, runny nose

Schools in Dubai remain upbeat about checking their students' health and pupils with runny noses and sniffles are being advised to stay at home, even being sent back from school gates.

As institutions across the city reopen with blended learning formats accompanying messages about the need to avoid complacency are being repeated.

"If any child has any symptom, they are not permitted to join the face-to-face classes. The school nurse and the wellness coordinator keep in touch with the parents and children to join back for classes once they are completely symptom-free. Until then, their learning continues by attending the classes from home," said Deepika Thapar Singh, CEO-Principal of Credence High School

All children who have opted for on-campus learning are