STANDARD operating procedures (SOPs) are already in place at the country’s top research universities to welcome back students after face-to-face learning came to a halt when the movement control order (MCO) was announced on March18.
The Higher Education Ministry is now allowing students who need to be physically present in laboratories, workshops, design studios or need to use specific equipment only available on campus, to return to their respective campuses.
A check by StarEdu showed that higher education institutions (HEIs) have been busy planning and putting in place strict SOPs to ensure the health and safety of their students and staff.
Several public and private varsities are assuring parents and students that they are well-prepared to prevent the spread the Covid-19.