Angara said that while he supports calls for the resumption of face-to-face classes, it is imperative for the government to conduct pilot testing first but only in areas where physical distancing and efficient health protocols can be strictly observed.
The local government unit that would be part of the pilot testing should also be ready with health facilities such as hospitals that are capable of handling a large number of cases—from isolation to treatment. A COVID-19 survivor himself, the senator noted there have been reported cases in other classes where face-to-face classes served as “super spreader” events.
Angara said it is inevitable for children to avoid having close interactions with each other especially in an indoor setting.
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