Coronavirus scare: Noida school closed for 3 days, principal writes to parents seeking co-operation
Shriram school principal has written a letter to parents apprising of the situation, precautionary steps being taken while also briefing them about measures to be taken at home for ruling out its outbreak.
New Delhi: Following coronavirus scare at a Noida school, it has been shut down for next 3 days and all necessary steps are being taken including fumigation of buses and sanitisation of the premises.
Shriram school principal has written a letter to parents apprising of the situation, precautionary steps being taken while also briefing them about measures to be taken at home for ruling out its outbreak.
The principal also sought co-operation of parents in taking care of the children and work towards creating a healthier environment.
School principal’s letter to Guardians:
Dear Parents
Namaste!
We wish to inform you that one of our parents Mr. Datta who resides in Delhi, has tested positive for the Corona virus and is undergoing treatment. We are being guided by the District administration and CMO Gautambudh Nagar who has visited the school today and discussed this matter in detail. As per their advice there is no cause for panic as the family of Mr. Datta and the other children who were in contact with the patient are asymptomatic and have no symptoms of the disease. These children have also been tested and as a precautionary measure have been quarantined for the next 2 weeks.
Keeping in mind the safety and well being of our children we are taking the following steps with immediate effect:
The school will remain closed from tomorrow, Wednesday, 4th March to Friday, 6th March 2020.
All learning spaces in the school campus, as well as the school buses are being fumigated and sanitised completely and thoroughly.
We request the parents with children in the following Forms and buses to take additional precaution and seek immediate medical attention in case your child reports any symptom of cough/cold.
In case any child or adult in your family shows any symptoms of the flu and virus please get in touch with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at their 24×7 helpline number +91-11-23978046, immediately.
Kindly keep all children suffering from cold or cough at home.
Maintain the highest standards of hygiene.
Frequent handwash, use of sanitizers, masks as a safety precaution are a must.
We have equipped all frequented areas, classrooms within our school with hand sanitizers. Please educate your house help, drivers as we all must speak the same language.
Please be assured that as a school, the well being of our children is of utmost importance to us. We seek your support and co-operation in this matter and request all parents to take care of the children and themselves. Let us all together, as a community work together towards creating a healthier and safer environment.
Regards
Ms. Uttara Singh
(Director/Principal)