The Department of Education said yesterday that the scheduled early registration for school year 2020-2021 will push through today, Saturday, Feb. 1, amid the threat of the 2019 novel coronavirus in the country.
Undersecretary for Planning and Field Operations Jesus Mateo said that the scheduled early registration from Feb. 1 to March 6 will push through as planned.
However, Mateo reminded that “they have to take precautionary measures.”
Memorandum No. 08-0120-0598 issued by DepEd Undersecretary for Administration Alain del Pascua dated Jan. 24, 2020 alerted all regional directors, schools division superintendents, principals or school heads, both teaching and non-teaching personnel, learners, and all others concerned to take precautionary measures against the possible spread of the virus.
Pascua strictly advised everyone to take precautionary measures such as making hand washing a habit; always cover one’s mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing; avoid close contact with people who show signs of respiratory illness; drink plenty of water and ensure foods are cooked properly, and consult a health facility if symptoms of cough and colds persist.
The early registration is an annual activity led by DepEd to ensure that all new entrants for Kindergarten and Grades 1, 7, and 11 learners in public and private elementary and secondary schools nationwide are listed months before the opening of the new school year. (Ina Hernando Malipot)
