2024-04-12 10:50:58
He Ministry of Education ―Mineduc― provided an update on the suspension of classes in Guatemala, Escuintla and Sacatepequez by air pollution derived from fire at the AMSA landfill and announced a possible date of return to presence. Below we share the details.
Mineduc announced possible date of return to face-to-face classes
In a statement released through his social networks, the Mineduc noted that if the air quality trend continues to improve, the classes could resume next Monday, April 15, observing certain measures.
This decision is based on an analysis of the reports provided by the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction -CONRED- and the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance -MSPAS-, which indicate a progressive improvement in air quality in the departments. mentioned. Although the ideal levels for an immediate return to the classroom have not yet been reached, the Ministry of Education has expressed optimism regarding the possibility of resuming educational activities in person next week.
The measures that the ministry has requested to follow to guarantee the safety and health of students at return to face-to-face classes son:
- Do not do any outdoor activities
- Use masks
- Minimize students’ time outside the classroom
The measure applies to public, private, municipal, cooperative and academies, and its priority objective is to protect the entire educational community. For Friday, April 12, the authorities indicated that learning must continue in remote mode. They also recommended that parents, students and teachers stay tuned for any updates.
Special provision for students with respiratory diseases
The information shared indicates that parents will be able to decide whether their children with respiratory conditions such as asthma attend in-person classes. If they choose to keep their children at home, students will not be penalized academically, and teachers will be expected to facilitate learning activities appropriate to their situation.
Air quality status for Thursday, April 11
At 11:00 a.m. on April 11, the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology -INSIVUMEH- reported that the air quality continued in the “Very Bad” category. It had risen to the “Extremely Bad” level at 5:00 a.m., but dropped in intensity an hour later.
Due to the fires that have been recorded in the country, it is important that you can constantly monitor the air quality and thus take the necessary measures to protect yourself, such as wearing a mask or avoiding outdoor activities. To do this, you can use different free apps and pages. In the note we share below we share some options:
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