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Thousands of teachers and other staff at Sharjah’s private schools are undergoing Covid-19 tests in preparation for the new term. Sharjah Private Education Authority said about 17,000 people will have been tested by the end of the week. Schools were given the green light to reopen, subject tostrict guidelines designed to protect public health and stop the spread of Covid-19.
Pupils over the age of 12 will also undergo coronavirus tests next week.
The screening is being carried out in co-operation with the Ministry of Health and Prevention and according to a schedule set by SPEA.
“This comes in line with SPEA’s strategy to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils and staff and in accordance with UAE’s precautionary measures,” said SPEA’s director, Ali Al Hosani.
The authority has also set down a series of guidelines governing the reopening of schools in the emirate.
Rules will ensure face masks are worn and physical distancing is practised inside [...]
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