Schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have embraced measures to safeguard students from COVID-19 and Lassa fever.
COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing global outbreak of Coronavirus disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 with symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness
Some of the schools in FCT embarked on sensitisation exercise in order to educate and protect students from contacting COVID-19, Lassa fever and other diseases.
Some of the schools visited shows that school management were seen checking body temperature, hand washing exercise and use of sanitiser at the entrance of the schools before students were allowed into the school premises.
Head Teacher, New Baptist Church Academy, Gudu, Mrs Adaku Okoye, said the school had intensified its health education and hygiene measures to protect students from haemorrhagic fevers and other infectious diseases.
“Even though, we have been doing this exercise, the threat of Coronavirus and Lassa fever has further made us enhance our hygiene practices among pupils and school environment.
“We teach the children how to wash their hands properly, use sanitiser at intervals and educate them on the diseases,’’ she said.
The Head Nurse, Vinecare Nursery and Primary School, Gaduwa Estate, Mrs Chinenye Mark-Ibainum, said the school management prioritise hygiene and health and that was why they have a nurse to carter for the health needs of the children.
Chinenye added that the students were taught during assembly on proper hygiene methods and have visuals posted in their classes, toilets and around the school to further educate them.
`We embark on routine temperature check daily at the gate and if a child’s temperature is above 37.5 degrees centigrade, we notify the parents immediately to seek further medical check.’’
On her part, another official at Peace Anchor School Academy, Suleja, Niger state, said the school is sensitising the children on COVID-19 and other diseases.
“We even held a debate amongst the students to know how adequately informed they were on Coronavirus and Lassa fever.
“I was surprised when the students expressed themselves on the necessary preventive measures and protection against the disease.” (NAN)
