HEIs in areas under general community quarantine may continue classes until end of academic year, Roque says
(Eagle News)–The Inter-Agency Task Force has recommended the postponement of the opening of classes to September except in areas under a general community quarantine.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the announcement on Friday, April 24.
“Maski po low to moderate risk (areas) considered for 100% closure pa rin—dahil ang mga transmitters ay mga kabataan mula edad 0-20—lahat ng eskwelahan, i-consider po ang late opening sa Setyembre except po sa online learning,” Roque said.
He said higher education institutions in areas under a general community quarantine may continue their classes until the end of the academic year.
Earlier, Education Secretary Leonor Briones said majority of education stakeholders prefer a postponement of the opening of classes to June.
According to health authorities, the virus can also be spread by children who are asymptomatic.
Those people considered high-risk to the virus are the elderly and those with existing co-morbidities.
President Rodrigo Duterte has extended the enhanced community quarantine in several areas for a second time, until May 15.
These areas include Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Benguet, Pangasinan, Bataan, Bulacan, among others.
