| | DECEMBER 20208By KVS Seshasai, CEO, Kangaroo Kids EducationKVS Seshasai is an experienced CEO with rich history of managing education and retail industries. He has good grip over business development and expert in strategic planning, execution, operations management, retail, customer relationship management and team building.The human race is going through a very crucial time. With the outbreak of the novel coronavi-rus we are in the middle of a global pandemic of a scale unseen in decades. In testing times like these, it becomes even more crucial for educational institu-tions to advocate the right messages and avoid panic by create awareness towards protecting our children, our communities and society at large.Some Facts About COVID ­ 19:· The new coronavirus spreads primarily through contact with an infected person when they cough or sneeze, or through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose.· People of all ages and decent can be infected with COVID-19. · Scientists are currently working on developing a vaccine that is safe and effective, however, there are no vaccines or medicines that can protect or cure COVID-19 at this time.While we are all already following the instruc-tions laid out by health and government officials, here are some of the measures educational institu-tions must take during such times:1. Prevention is crucial: During an epidemic it is essential to focus on preventing infections and the spreading of the virus. It is therefore vital to make sure that the instructions issued by the health au-thorities are shared with all school & preschool per-sonnel and discussed with staff, children and youth. Instructions on preventive measures & solutions maybe shared through fun& engaging videos for children and parents, through light infographics and stories that bring about awareness among children about the virus & how to fight it.2. Social distancing & isolation: Closure of educational institutions like schools, preschools, universities works best as it avoids close contact and large gatherings avoiding spread of infections and cases incase there are persons infected with the virus.3. Absent students & staff: It is recommended that staff or students returning from a foreign trip stay at home for a minimum of 2 weeks and get THOUGHT LEADERSHIPWHAT MEASURES EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS MUST TAKE DURING SUCH OUTBREAK LIKE CORONAVIRUSKVS Seshasai
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