Dr. Ernst von Schwarz advises on how parents should prepare their children for returning to school after the Covid-19 shutdowns. How should schools plan to safeguard student’s safety?

• Have a word with your children repeatedly regarding the risk not only to themselves about contracting this deadly disease but also the possibility of transmitting Covid – 19 to other family members such as elder grandparents and other high-risk individuals
• School children should wear masks at all times whenever possible. Exceptions for children under 5 years old must be considered but arrangements should be made as best as possible.
• For children attending school in person, consider adding hand sanitizer or other forms of disinfectant in their lunchbox or coat pocket
• Children should be reminded to practice social distancing and to avoid physical contact on the playground or in classrooms as best as possible
• Upon arriving home from school, children should be conditioned to take a shower, change their clothes, and wash hands before convening with other family members

Should schools be re-opening?

If the “R factor” is below 1, in essence once the transfection rate is declining, schools could be re-opening.

What should schools do?

• Temperature checks
• Self administered COVID testing
• Class sizes should be cut in half
• Hallways should be one-way systems
• Breaks should be staggered. – Teachers should wear masks – Students should be told to dress warmly because windows and doors should be kept open for air circulation
• Make wearing masks mandatory

What should parents do?

• Have a dialogue with their children
• Encourage social distancing
• Encourage wearing masks

What should school kids do?

• Avoid gathering
• No hugs or kissing
• Use hand sanitizers repeatedly
• Wear masks
• Shower and change clothes after school

If anyone develops a fever or other symptoms, stay home!

“Good Morning Arizona” asked Dr. von Schwarz about school safety after the Covid-19 shutdowns in this live interview: