Abu Dhabi: UAE's National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) have announced the transfer of a group of schools in various emirates to the distance learning system after suspected cases of COVID-19 among employees were found during the testing phase.
This precautionary measure will remain in place until the results of the laboratory tests appear, it said, adding that the concern arose during the implementation of the COVID-19 tests for teachers and administrative staff in schools before the enrollment of students according to the education ministry's plan to ensure the public health and safety of students.
NCEMA and the ministry confirmed that school administrations would communicate directly with parents and provide all updates on the study system and health status.
They also called on teachers, administrators, students and their parents, to cooperate and disclose suspected cases, any contacts with Covid-19 cases or when showing any symptoms, in order to limit the spread of the virus.
Parents have also been asked to prevent their children from attending school if they show any symptoms in order to ensure the health and safety of everyone.
The two entities also direct public attention to the necessity of obtaining information from official sources, refraining from circulating rumours, and respecting individual privacy.
It also confirms that legal measures will be taken in coordination with the concerned authorities towards anyone who violates the applicable precautionary and preventive measures.
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