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Dispatch on strengthening prevention of acute respiratory infection Corona

Post by: trangtrang | 31/01/2020 | 1491 reads

“Promoting propaganda and education for students, teachers, officials and school staff about the causes, consequences and measures to prevent acute respiratory infections caused by the new Coronavirus.” This is a topic discussed in the official dispatch on strengthening the prevention of acute respiratory infections by Hanoi Department of Education and Training, sent to the Head of Education and Training Departments of districts and towns; Principals of schools under the Department of Education and Training.

This is a dangerous infectious disease caused by the modified coronavirus, and no specific treatment and preventive vaccine has been discovered. The disease is spread from person to person through close contact, or saliva. Until now, there have been cases of disease spreading to Vietnam and some other countries.

1. Hanoi Department of Education and Training requests educational institutions to promote propaganda and education for students, teachers, officials and school staff about the causes, consequences and measures to prevent and control epidemics. Acute respiratory infections caused by new strains of the Coronavirus; to assist each student in propagating about disease prevention for families and the community.

2. Guide students, teachers, officials and school staff to restrict from entering markets which sell fresh produce as well as crowded places; to make sure water is boiled, clean to drink and food is cooked; and to limit direct contact with people with acute respiratory infections; When contact with sick people is necessary, they must wear proper medical masks and keep a distance when interacting; maintain body warmth and personal hygiene, wash hands often with soap, gargle with antiseptic water to prevent pneumonia; cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, preferably with a cloth or handkerchief to reduce the spread of respiratory secretions;

3. Every day, monitor student attendance and the health of students and teachers at school for early detection of disease cases; all cases of fever must stay absent, take time off work and go to health facilities for examination and treatment by health authorities. When an epidemic occurs in a school, immediately report to superior management agencies and coordinate with local health agencies in monitoring and handling outbreaks according to regulations;

4. Strongly implement disease prevention and hygiene activities at educational establishments and schools; ensure food safety in collective kitchens, provide sufficient drinking water and clean water for children, pupils, teachers, officials and school employees, regularly clean the environment and eliminate sanitation in classes;

5. The education and training offices of districts, towns and townships must inspect and supervise closely the actions of school units; The Department of Education and Training will conduct inspections of education and training rooms and school units under the premise of preventing and controlling acute respiratory infections caused by the Coronavirus.

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Translator: Nguyen Hoang An - English 1 1821