Covid: Abu Dhabi schools to set up isolation areas for students who fail temperature checks

Abu Dhabi - People with temperatures of 37.5 C or higher will be screened again and transferred to the isolation area upon confirmation.

People with temperatures of 37.5 C or higher will be screened again and transferred to an isolation area upon confirmation.

Private schools in Abu Dhabi will be required to set up an isolation area close to the main access point (main gate) for pupils who fail the temperature check and are waiting to be picked up by their parents or guardians, according to education regulators.

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The new requirement will come into force when pupils return for physical learning next week.

According to the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek), the isolation area will be a closed waiting area, separate from the quarantine room.

“The only requirement is that face masks and sanitisers be available. It is also recommended to have some form of touchless distraction, i.e. television or screen, or toys and books that can be easily disinfected. The isolation area and all objects within should be cleaned and disinfected after use,” said Adek

According to the reopening guidelines, non-contact temperature screening will be held for anyone entering the school or taking the school bus.

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“To maximize flow, schools are advised to install thermal scanners in an indoor area, at the main access points. Infrared thermometers are not suitable for access points with heavy circulation but may be used for less frequented access points,” officials explained.

“Persons with temperatures of 37.5 C or higher should be screened again with a handheld infrared thermometer and transferred to the isolation area upon confirmation of fever for further follow up as per the incident management protocol.”

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Staggered entry or exit

>> Entry and exit shall be staggered, with a limited crossover between pupils arriving by private transportation or bus.

>> Arrival and departure times for each group, alongside the protocol for entering and exiting, shall be communicated to parents.

>> Students of Determination will have designated arrival and departure points and measures to accommodate their specific needs, which will be developed and discussed through the risk assessment.

Accompanying parents or guardians