Shruti Suman
Concerned parents are seeking guidance from schools as the national capital experiences a surge in COVID cases. Many parents are hesitant about sending their children to school and are reaching out to both schools and the government for direction.
The anxiety among parents is fueled by the rise in COVID cases, with Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj reporting an average of three to four cases per day. Despite the minister’s assurance that the city is well-prepared to combat the virus resurgence, parents remain skeptical.
Pankaj Gupta, a member of the Parents Association of northwest Delhi, emphasized that while the situation is not critical, it is alarming for parents. She urged schools to proactively implement precautionary measures such as social distancing and mask mandates, as relying on individual efforts may be ineffective.
Currently, schools and colleges in the city are operating at full capacity without COVID protocols in place across the National Capital Region (NCR). Parents express concern about the safety of their children in the midst of rising COVID cases.
Priya Rana, a member of the Parents Association of Ghaziabad, stressed the need for the government to take proactive measures. She highlighted that while older students may understand COVID protocols, primary and secondary school children lack experience in dealing with such situations.
Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, in a meeting with the Centre, reported that the national capital is witnessing three to four COVID cases on average every day. He mentioned that the cases are increasing more in southern states like Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
Bharadwaj assured that the city has conducted tests, received a minimal number of cases, and made necessary arrangements to address the situation. States have been advised to monitor and report district-wise cases of Influenza-like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) for early detection of any upward trend in cases.
