Q&A: Back to school – what parents need to know about Covid protections

Families being told to limit their contacts while their child shares a class with dozens of other students every day has been one of the more confusing messages of the pandemic. Picture: iStock

What are the safety measures in schools?

The schools' strategy focuses on making sure children with Covid-19 symptoms don’t attend school, that there is rapid identification of children who develop symptoms in school, and a focus on physical distancing, hand and respiratory hygiene and good ventilation.