The Governor, Edy Rahmayadi, Is Still Considering Face-to-face School

MEDAN - The North Sumatra Provincial Government (North Sumatra) has yet to decide on the opening of face-to-face teaching and learning activities at schools starting in early 2021.

"The North Sumatra COVID-19 Handling Task Force will still hold a coordination meeting with educational figures, the community, as well as health and child experts to discuss the best possible or alternative in face-to-face school plans," said the Governor of North Sumatra (Gubsu) Edy Rahmayadi in Medan as quoted by Antara. , Tuesday, December 29th.

"What is certain is that until now, as the Governor of North Sumatra, I have not allowed face-to-face schools for the sake of maintaining the spread of COVID-19," he said.

He acknowledged that education is one of the important aspects in building the nation, but in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, health, especially children as the nation's next generation, must be a priority for handling.

The Governor of North Sumatra confirmed that he had conveyed the North Sumatra Provincial Government's decision to regents / mayors throughout North Sumatra, even though virtually.

"The regents / mayors have also been asked to meet various requirements when face-to-face schools are enforced," he said.

The regional heads, continued Governor Edy, were asked to start preparing everything to implement health protocols in schools, such as providing hand washing facilities and ensuring that teachers were not exposed to COVID-19.

"Face-to-face schools are also only allowed in districts / cities that have entered the green zone," said Governor Edy.