All school bus drivers and supervisors will now be required to undergo COVID-19 tests every two weeks to ensure the safety of both students and personnel with the reopening of schools today, August 30.
This is in line with the preventive measures of the country across all educational institutions to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
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Buses are only allowed a maximum of 50% capacity and are required to place signs on available seats. All bus operators are also expected to equip buses with protective screens between the driver and their students.
Here are the measures for drivers and supervisors as follows:
– Obtain negative COVID-19 test certificate every 14 days and undergo regular health checks
– Wear face masks and gloves
– Inform the manager of any virus symptoms
– Implement physical distancing among students, with every other seat vacant, and at least 2m (6 feet) apart
– Place signs on seats that must be kept vacant
– Check students’ temperature before boarding the bus
– Open bus windows for ventilation after each trip
– Never distribute food or water to students
– Regularly sterilize frequently-touched surfaces
In cases of emergency, all drivers are instructed to contact the emergency number ‘999’ should there be any suspected cases.
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