Laos works to ensure safe school openings amid COVID-19
The Lao Ministry of Education and Sport issued 10 measures and 40 recommendations nationwide to ensure safe school openings amid COVID-19 pandemic when the new academic year begins on September 1.
Illustrative image (Photo: Internet) Vientiane (VNA) – The Lao Ministry of
Education and Sport issued 10 measures and 40 recommendations nationwide to ensure
safe school openings amid COVID-19 pandemic when the new academic year begins
on September 1.
The ministry will send staff
to each school to inspect conditions.
It will also enhance the
management of principals to ensure that schools are operated effectively up to
expected standards.
According to the Lao press,
many schools in Vientiane are preparing for new academic year, including
cleaning up the environment, adjusting teaching calendars and following hygiene
measures to counter the resurgence of the pandemic./.
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