Dubai Schools To Cancel ALL Outdoor Activities Amidst The Coronavirus Pandemic
With the growing concern of the safety and wellbeing of students in educational institutions in Dubai amidst the fast-spreading Covid-19 outbreak, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), has announced that ALL private schools and universities will have to cancel all their internal and external trips and gatherings to avoid the spread of the virus.
The KHDA issued a circular to all private schools, early learning centres and universities to CANCEL any and all activities such as camps, teacher or student events, sports, & trips immediately until further notice. The circular also mentioned that any scheduled competitions, festivities and gatherings within educational institutions should also be halted until further notice.
Students will also be asked to fill out travel forms declaring if anyone in their family had travelled to countries with high infection rates, including China, South Korea and Iran, in the past 28 days.
UAE officials are taking such precautionary actions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the community and students
To make sure everyone in Dubai stays safe, all internal & external gatherings at private schools & universities in Dubai have been cancelled. This includes camps, sports, & trips. This is a precautionary action only. Safety is always our top priority.
— KHDA | هيئة المعرفة والتنمية البشرية بدبي (@KHDA) February 29, 2020
Although, parents are questioning the KHDA on their announcement of banning activities and ARE suggesting that they cancel classes altogether for the time being
https://twitter.com/thilakvivek/status/1233705388790427648
Health or exams: Parents and guardians are asking the KHDA to weigh in on what’s more important
I agree with most people here, maybe close schools. Exams vs health what’s more important
— Arnav ghosh (@thewitcharnav) February 29, 2020
