MANILA, Philippines — Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged authorities on Wednesday to ensure that teachers and non-teaching staff would have access to COVID-19 testing and treatment as the government gears up for the limited face-to-face classes in January.
“While we are gradually reopening schools, we should never let our guard down,” Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate committee on basic education, said in a statement, reacting to the planned resumption of in-person classes in selected schools with low COVID-19 cases.
“Health protocols such as the wearing of masks and physical distancing should be strictly observed. We also have to make sure that we have well-ventilat…
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