KUALA LUMPUR – The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) says all schools that have positive Covid-19 cases should be temporarily closed to limit the spread of the virus.
Cuepacs president Adnan Mat said the temporary closures would facilitate the proper identification of close contacts to reduce further infections.
"If the schools continue to operate with the presence of close contacts, Cuepacs is worried that it would increase the risk of contagion. The school cleaning and sanitisation works can be done efficiently if the schools are closed.
"The affected schools need not be shut for long. It is enough to close until the close contact screening and sanitisation works have been completed. This step will certainly give confidence on safety to parents and school staff including teachers,” he said in a statement today.
Recently, several schools across the country have recorded positive Covid-19 cases among their staff.
"Cuepacs has also received feedback that most schools with Covid-19 cases have seen a decline in student attendance as parents are worried about their children’s safety and fear exposing them to infection,” he added. – Bernama, October 9, 2020
