No Need to Reopen Schools Hastily

Preparations to reopen schools in so-called “green zones” (Covid-19-safe regions) must be detailed and properly measured to ensure everyone in schools are protected from risk of infection.

KOMPAS/RIZA FATHONI

A worker from the Central Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) disinfects a classroom at SD Negeri 04 Jakarta state elementary school in Sumur Batu, Jakarta, Monday (22/6/2020). Central Jakarta schools are being disinfected in preparation for the new academic year under the “new normal” Covid-19 protocol.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS – Schools must not make any rash decisions with regard to reopening at the start of the new school year in July despite being located in Covid-19 green zones. Preparations must be done properly to truly ensure the safety of everyone at school from Covid-19 infection risk.

A more detailed guideline is necessary to prepare schools before reopening. Furthermore, there must be a common perception and understanding about the requirements set out by the government to reopen schools.