Health experts: School reopening increases Covid-19 infection risk among multi-generational families, but here’s what can be done

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A student has his temperature checked at Sekolah Kebangsaan Cator Avenue, Ipoh as schools reopen March 1, 2021. — Picture by Farhan Najib
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Following the reopening of schools earlier this week, health experts contacted by Malay Mail have agreed that there is a risk of students bringing home the Covid-19 virus, and in turn infecting members of their multi-generational families — especially endangering the elderly, who make up the bulk of Covid-19 -related deaths.While there is a consensus that schools should be reopened to allow students to catch up on the education they have missed out on due to multiple school closures in the past 12 months, the experts, however, suggested ways to minimise the risk of infection.“The risk is always there, both from children and teachers. I hope that SOPs are taught to parents as well, that when children get home, they wash…