In the backdrop of the Directorate of School Education, Government of Nagaland permitting the resumption of conduct of regular classes for students of classes 6 (six) and above in all the schools functioning in Nagaland with effect from 8th February 2021, the Office of the Chief Secretary, Government of Nagaland, has issued the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) as measures for preventing and containing the spread of COVID-19 on the re-opening of the schools for the safety of the students, teachers, and all others concerned.
Some precautionary measures to be adopted are :
1. Physical distancing of at least 6 feet to be followed as far as feasible.
2. Use of face covers masks to be made mandatory.
3. Frequent hand washing with soap (for at least 40-60 seconds) even when hands are not visibly dirty. Use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds) can be done wherever feasible.
4. Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one’s mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue/handkerchief/flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly.
5. Self-monitoring of health by all and reporting any illness at the earliest.
6. Spitting shall be strictly prohibited.
To read the complete SOP, click on the link SOP for Reopening of Schools