SLP - Government in opening schools when the country faced its worst COVID spike ever, was simply irresponsible

11th February 2021

By SLP

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The actions of the Government in opening schools on 11th January when the country faced its worst COVID spike ever, was simply irresponsible.

1. The Government should keep schools closed until the length of time it will take to reduce the transmission rate to below 5 cases per week over a two week period or when tests are easily available at our schools.

2. Ensure that all teachers and students have the necessary technology to enable online learning during that period. The Government’s callous stopping of the SLP’s Laptop Programme in schools has been exposed for its stupidity, now that online teaching and learning is critical.

3. Resume the National WI FI Programme, which was supported by the Republic of China (Taiwan), again callously stopped by the Government, so that children can access the internet from their homes.

4. Many children depended on the School Feeding Programme. Many parents now struggle with having to feed children at home all day, every day. I call on the Government to show some compassion and to provide food vouchers or grants to the parents in need.

Hon. Philip J. Pierre COVID-19 Rescue Plan January 28th, 2021

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