The Pros and Cons of Offline School in the Midst of a PandemicThe Covid-19 pandemic affects many aspects of our lives, including school. Schools are held online at students' respective home. However, there is a discourse that schools will be reopened amidst the pandemic. Many parents are worried if their children return to school in the near future. It is because some local governments have included plans for reopening schools in the new normal policy.

Some options emerge such as imposing a shifting system, limiting the number of students. and implementing existing health protocols. On the other hand, an epidemiologist advises not to open the school until the situation gets better. He says that schools reopening are risky, and it probably rises to the new wave of the corona virus. The students can go back to schools only if the preparation is done and screening process is fulfilled. Furthermore, if the screening process is not fulfilled, schools reopening are not recommended for it is dangerous. In the end, offline school can only be done if the situation in our country gets better, or zero case. Since the case is still rising these days, online school is the best option to avoid the new cluster.




1. Where is online school held?

2. "Many parents worry if _their_ children return to school in the mid of a pandemic." What does the underlined word refer to?

3. What should be done before the students can go back school?

4. When can offline school be done?

5. "Furthermore, if the _screening_ process is not fulfilled, schools reopening are not recommended for it is dangerous." What is the definition of the underlined word?

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