The BEO has asked the schools to ensure that plates and glasses used to serve mid-day meals are washed in hot water; students wash their hands after visiting the toilet; students who exhibit flu-like symptoms are sent back home; cleanliness is maintained in the school premises; and clean drinking water is provided.
He has also asked the school authorities to organise awareness programmes in the schools by inviting doctors from the loccal health centres.
Published 01 September 2009, 17:44 IST