Gangtok: The Sikkim Education Department has issued an advisory directing all government and private schools to implement strict precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of students, staff, and teachers amid a recent rise in COVID-19 cases. The heads of educational institutions and hostels have been asked to closely monitor the health status of students, teachers, and employees.
Anyone exhibiting symptoms such as cough, cold, or fever for more than two days should be advised to consult a doctor, the advisory said. Schools have been instructed to isolate students with symptoms by allowing them to sit in a separate exam room, particularly during the ongoing first-term examinations that started on June 12.
In the event of a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases, the chief education officer, in coordination with the head office, may suspend affected classes for up to two days to allow for proper sanitisation. All schools are reminded to follow established safety protocols to prevent further spread of the virus.
Sikkim currently has 58 active COVID-19 cases, with one more person recently testing positive for the infection. The Education Department’s advisory aims to safeguard the health of students, teachers, and staff, and prevent the spread of the virus in educational institutions.
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