iT IS THE gUIDELINES on the prevention of diseases during face to face classes based on RM 481 s. 2022.

1. HEALTH PROTOCOL
during
FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES

2.  The Department of Education issues the School
Calendar and Activities for the School Year 2022-
2023 in accordance to the resumption of 5-days in-
person classes despite the health crisis brought on
by the Covid-19 pandemic.
 It has been advocating the government’s
initiative to encourage strict adherence to public
health protocols while implementing policies that
ensure quality education throughout this health
crisis.

3. THE GUIDELINES ON THE PREVENTION OF COVID-19
AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES DURING FACE-TO-
FACE CLASSES ARE BASED ON:
• DEPED ORDER 34 s 2022- GUIDELINES ON THE SCHOOL
CALENDAR AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023
• RM NO. 481 S.2022- OPERATIONALIZATION OF FACE TO FACE
CLASSESS FOR THE SCHOOOL YEAR 2022-2023

4. DEPED ORDER 34 s 2022
HEALTH PROTOCOLS
1.Physical distancing shall be observed whenever possible.
2.Classroom doors and windows shall be opened for
ventilation.
3.Students, teaching, and non-teaching personnel are strictly
prohibited from eating together while facing one
another. If there is a lack of space in the classroom or school
premises to allow distancing during meals, eating shall be done in
a manner where all individuals face in one direction and do not talk
while their masks are off.

5. 4. Schools shall coordinate with the DOH for counseling
on the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination of the family of an
unvaccinated learner and implement mobile vaccinations for those
who sign a written consent to be vaccinated.
5. Schools shall seek the support of and partner with mental
health associations or psychiatry societies in their respective
areas to assist in ensuring the mental wellness of students,
teachers, and non-teaching personnel during the transition period.

6. 6. Learners who exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 shall be
immediately excused from in-person classes and shall
shift to distance learning. This shall only be required of
those who feel well enough to answer modules or participate in
online classes but are in the home or facility isolation. This
provision excludes learners who are admitted to hospitals. To
prevent learners with symptoms similar to COVID-19 from going
to school, parents are highly encouraged to monitor and report
the health status of their children to the school, through the class
adviser, and appropriate authorities.

7. 7. Schools shall have an infection control plan and
containment strategy that is ready to be implemented in the
event of the spread of COVID-19 or other infectious diseases within
their premises.
8. Schools shall not be held liable should any learner or personnel
turn COVID- 19 positive. There is no need for parents or guardians
to sign a waiver for this item. Likewise, no parent’s or guardian’s
consent shall be required for a learner to resume 5 days of in-
person classes.

8. 9. Face masks shall be mandatory in the re-
opening of classes.
*Executive Order No. 3, s. 2022 – by the PRESIDENT OF THE
PHILIPPINES
ALLOWING VOLUNTARY WEARING OF FACEMASKS IN OUTDOOR
SETTINGS AND REITERATING THE CONTINUED
IMPLEMENTATION OF MINIMUM PUBLIC HEALTH STANDARDS
DURING THE STATE OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RELATIVE TO
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

9. • The voluntary wearing of face masks in open spaces and non-
crowded outdoor areas with good ventilation, is hereby
allowed, provided that not fully-vaccinated individuals, senior
citizens and immunocompromised individuals are highly
encouraged to wear their masks, and physical distancing will
be observed at all times.”
• Face masks shall continue to be worn in indoor private or
public establishments including in public transportation by
land, air, or sea, and in outdoor settings where physical
distancing cannot be maintained.”
Section 1.VOLUNTARY WEARING OF FACE MASKS IN OPEN SPACES

10. In addition to the guidelines on the prevention of COVID-19 cited in DO 34,
s. 2022, the following health protocols shall be observed:
1. Observe proper etiquette when coughing and sneezing. Keep hands clean by
frequently washing with soap and water or using alcohol.
2. Wear a mask indoors, and outdoors when physical distancing is not possible.
3. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as door handles, desks,
tables, and others.
4. Avoid sharing of learning materials and other school supplies and materials.
Keep the classroom doors and windows open to ensure proper ventilation.
5. Place ventilation fans where air flows from the fans shall not be from person
to person. The fan can be placed in front of an open window or door to
increase airflow and push indoor air outside.
RM NO. 481 S.2022 -HEALTH PROTOCOLS

11. DepEd expresses support over pediatric vaccination ages 5-11 and
12-17 through the issuance of Deped Task Force Covid-19
Memorandum Nos. 557 and 606