Some schools conduct dry run of COVID-19 health protocol before resumption of classes

Several schools conducted a dry run of the implementation of COVID-19 health protocols ahead of the resumption of face-to-face classes on Monday, according to Maki Pulido’s “24 Oras” report on Friday.

In the dry run of Padre Jose Burgos Elementary School in Manila, the teachers taught the step by step process upon entering the school.

The students will rinse their hands with alcohol upon entry, fall in line in the covered court depending on their section and proceed - still maintaining their line - to their designated classrooms.

Before entering classrooms, the students must also wash their hands and get their temperature check.

This process was conducted to prevent confusion on the first day of face-to-face classes on Monday.

“Ipinakita namin ngayon sa parents na ito mangyayari pagdating ng Monday, that their child is in good hands,” Edgardo Flores, head teacher of Padre Burgos Elementary School, said.

Some parents said they are confident in the safety protocols imposed by the school.

“Para po makapag-aral sila ng mabuti kasi po noong nasa online sila hindi sila maka-focus sa pinagaaralan nila,” Rosalina Orpiano, grandmother of one of the students, said.

Meanwhile, the students also expressed excitement over the resumption of face-to-face classes.

“Kasi nakita ko po yung mga classroom namin at saka po yung mga kaibigan ko po,” student Paupau Reyes said.

Meanwhile, Grade 1 and 2 students also conducted a dry run in San Rafael School in Navotas City.

The Department of Education (DepEd) highlighted the importance of following the health protocols as only 19% of learners have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, three days before the start of School Year 2022-2023.

The DepEd also disclosed that the percentage of learners who have received their first dose currently stands at 20.55%.

At least 27 million learners have enrolled for School Year 2022-2023.

The Philippine government started its COVID-19 vaccination program for children ages 5 to 11 in February. -- Richa Noriega/BAP, GMA News