VOICED : Los niños volvieron a clases en Madrid

In Madrid, children returned to school after six months with new safety measures to prevent COVID-19 spread. These include temperature checks, hand sanitizing, and mask-wearing for children over six. Schools aim to maintain a 1.5-meter distance and ventilate classrooms. Despite these measures, some parents are concerned about the safety of in-person education. Spain has reported over half a million COVID-19 cases, with daily increases of 7,000 to 8,000 cases. For more information, visit www.ISGlobal.org.

What was the main reason for children returning to school in Madrid after six months?

• To resume normal educational activities

• To implement new teaching methods

• To test new school facilities

• To conduct a health survey

Which of the following is NOT a safety measure mentioned for schools in Madrid?

• Washing hands five times a day

• Maintaining a two-meter distance

• Wearing masks for children over six

• Ventilating classrooms frequently

What is the intended distance to be maintained between students in Madrid schools?

• Half a meter

• Two meters

• One and a half meters

• One meter

Why do some parents resist the reopening of schools in Madrid?

• They think the safety measures are insufficient

• They are concerned about transportation issues

• They believe online education is more effective

• They prefer homeschooling

What has been the trend in COVID-19 cases in Spain over the past two weeks?

• Cases have been increasing by 7,000 to 8,000 daily

• Cases have remained stable

• Cases have been fluctuating unpredictably

• Cases have been decreasing