"I'm very glad that I'm going back to school because I will get to see my friends and start a new class," Kenthong Aorlaphoum, a 11-year-grade student of school in Laos capital Vientiane, told Xinhua. "I think we will all have to get used to the new normal, wear a face mask, and wash our hands frequently to prevent any more cases of Covid-19," said Kenthong.He added that everyone should cooperate with the authorities and continue to practise preventive measures.A 32-year-old woman living in Vientiane, Lar Vilayphavanh, said, "I always advise my children to wear masks, wash hands with soap or gels and maintain the proper distance. I am always aware on prevention measures and strictly follow them. ""I think every parent is concerned about a resurgence of the virus as it is still present in most parts of the world and everyone remains at risk, especially in crowded places such as schools," Lar said.A 37-year-old man Nethavit Sayyaphon told Xinhua that it's not easy for children to maintain social distancing in school because they're not really worried about the Covid-19 virus. "I hope school administrators will strictly follow the pandemic prevention measures and requires students, teachers and parents to check for any flu-like symptoms before going to school," said Nethavit.He added that it is the duty of schools and parents to teach children about the importance of cleanliness and good hygiene and to make sure these practices are maintained.

Source: The Star September 05, 2020 06:22 UTC