School openings must avoid indoor gatherings, says WHO Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan
Zee Media Bureau
| Aug 11, 2021, 10:36 AM IST
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WHO Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan
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School openings must be prioritized with distancing
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Impact on children's mental wellbeing will last a long time
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No scientific evidence that COVID-19 third wave will target kids
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Several states, UTs have started reopening schools
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Dr Soumya Swaminathan's warning
Last week, Dr Soumya Swaminathan had also cautioned people against lowering their guard against COVID-19 and had also urged them to strictly follow COVID-appropriate protocols for another six months.
The WHO chief scientist had said, "I know everybody is tired, everyone wants to meet their family, organise parties. But this is not the time to let down your guard. Let's be careful for another six months. By then, if the vaccination coverage is very high, then things should definitely start improving."
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