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UAE updates COVID-19 rules for schools: All you need to know

Schools, buses to operate at full capacity, these are the precautionary measures in place

Published: November 17, 2021 13:49 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Schools across the UAE will return to 100 per cent operations, following an announcement made on November 16 by the National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority. — Image Credit: Antonin Kélian Kallouche/Gulf News

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The updated protocol for operation of educational facilities during the pandemic was announced by the authority and UAE schools and universities will be required to follow these rules: — Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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• Return to physical education in all educational establishments at full capacity, along with the implementation of all precautionary measures. — Image Credit: Antonin Kelian Kallouche/ Gulf News

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• School buses will operate at full capacity and everyone is required to wear face masks. Buses must also have good ventilation. — Image Credit: Supplied

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• PCR tests will continue to be mandated as previously announced in the protocol, in addition to maintaining a safe distance between individuals. — Image Credit: Supplied

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• Being vaccinated is a requirement to enter university accommodation. For those who have medical exceptions, they should provide a negative PCR test every week. — Image Credit: Pexels

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• Parents of students are allowed to attend events and activities in educational establishments while adhering to precautionary measures, such as the Green Pass system and a PCR test done 96 hours prior to the event, along with wearing face masks. — Image Credit: Abu Dhabi Media Office

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The authority added that all educational establishments in the country would be monitored to ensure they respect the precautionary measures. — Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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It also urged teachers, students and administrative staff to get the COVID-19 booster shots, especially amidst the spread of variants around the world to increase collective immunity and ensure a safe environment in educational establishments. — Image Credit: Pexels

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