​Any activity that means an intensification of interaction – for example, the start of school – means a “definite increase” in the number of cases of COVID-19, Health Minister Alexandrou Rafila said at a press conference on Monday.

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The health minister says it is important to “see the evolution of the next two weeks”: “Any activity that means an intensification of interaction – for example, the start of school – means some increase,” says the health minister.

However, Alexandru Rafila believes that the schools will be “better prepared” than in other years.

Wearing a mask will also be recommended in schools, says the Minister of Health: “Masks will be recommended in schools. At least in the first month (September – ed.), when the weather permits, we will recommend frequent ventilation. Children should also wash their hands and disinfect toilets.”