THE DEPARTMENT of Education said that the cleanliness of schools is among its top priorities when classes start later this month.

“Ngayon po, ang focus talaga natin is una, malinis iyong mga paaralan. Walang stagnant water kasi siyempre, maliban sa Covid19, meron din tayong dengue problem at the moment. Maliban po riyan, we will be strictly enforcing iyong ating minimum health and safety standards,” Michael Poa, DepEd spokesperson, said.

The Education department is considering a mobile immunization program in schools, Poa said.

“We are looking again with the DOH to roll out a mobile vaccination drive para naman doon naman sa papayag na magpabakuna na, ilalapit na po natin sa kanila iyong vaccination,” he said, referring to the Department of Health.

He added that schools should have a plan of action when a person tests positive for Covid19 in school premises.

“Kailangan may plano iyong bawat school kung ano iyong gagawin nila, iyong protocols nila,” Poa said.