Delta State government said it has trained 5,697 teachers from public and private schools across 25 local government areas on COVID-19 protocols to ensure adequate safety of school children from contracting the coronavirus. He stated that the training at St Patrick’s College was aimed at ensuring that the trained teachers would in turn train others in their various schools. He reiterated the state government’s commitment to safeguarding the health of residents, especially teachers and school children. He said, “The state government will provide critical measures to avert spread of coronavirus in the wake of schools’ resumption. “Infrared thermometers will also be given to schools for temperature screening, and teachers must always ensure that appropriate safety measures are adhered to at all times.”

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 30, 2020 05:15 UTC