Pediatricians call for students' return to school in September, wearing masks and staying apart
Children should be allowed to use the playground in small groups, but should wear cloth face masks and maintain a 1-metre distance from others , the AAP said in a series of recommendations issued June 26.due to COVID-19 have had negative consequences on all children and teens and that those with special needs or from low-income or unsafe homes who rely on the physical and mental health services, food programs, safety, and supports offered by schools are “disproportionately impacted.
Pediatric organizations on both sides of the border say the risk of COVID-19 among children is low and that safety measures can further minimize the risk of transmission. Among its long list of recommendations, the APA advised that teachers move between classrooms to keep students from coming into contact in the halls, and that students eat lunch with their same class group, instead of in a crowded lunchroom or cafeteria.
Health care leaders at Canada’s top children’s hospitals sounded the alarm Monday, saying COVID-19 is creating a “crisis” in children’s health and even violating children’s human rights, including their rights to a quality education, highest standards of health, protection from violence and access to recreation.
“Everyday matters in the life of a child and these kinds of delays for specialist care, developmental therapies or needed surgery will have huge impacts on kids’ well-being and development. This issue needs to be an important priority for all levels of government.”
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