As the US debates when to bring children back into classrooms, phased-in reopenings have begun in numerous countries around the world. In Switzerland, children at Geneva's La Tour School had to adapt to new rituals, with parents dropping them off at a distance. The Canadian province of Quebec reopened some of its schools on Monday, as some parents and teachers expressed uncertainty over the move’s safety. Israel reopened some schools this month but the move was boycotted by several municipalities and many parents who cited poor government preparation. In Shanghai, students and staff alike were required to enter the school building via a thermal scanner when school reopened last week after three months of lockdown.

Source: bd News24 May 13, 2020 16:07 UTC