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Written by: Deng Huanyi
2020-11-17 20:25
Last update date: 2020-11-17 20:25
Upper respiratory tract infections continue to erupt in schools. The Centre for Health Protection announced tonight (17th) that as of 5 pm, 89 school outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infections were recorded this week, an increase of 50 from yesterday, and a total of 573 people were affected.
The center also stated that it is investigating nine cases involving seven primary schools and two special schools, including Evangelical College, Shunde Fellowship Li Jin Primary School, and Hong Kong Pui Tao Primary School. It strongly urges the public and school staff to be vigilant and keep personal at all times. And environmental sanitation.
The center will arrange for the distribution of deep throat saliva sample bottles to schools with outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infections, and conduct COVID-19 testing for teachers and students in the affected classes. It will also advise the schools concerned to start from tomorrow (November 18) and not Stop face-to-face classes and activities for no less than 7 days before the test results are obtained.
Click on the picture to see the list of schools that broke out (as of 5pm on November 17):
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Authorities suggest that schools suspend classes for 7 days starting tomorrow
The Centre for Health Protection announced in the evening that as of 5 pm, 89 school outbreaks of upper respiratory infections had been recorded, an increase of 50 cases from yesterday. Among them, kindergartens and child care centres accounted for 4 cases and primary schools accounted for 82 cases, an increase of 47 cases from yesterday. 573 people.
The Centre for Health Protection is investigating nine outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infection involving seven primary schools and two special schools, including Wan Chai Sheng Kung Hui St. James Primary School, Tong Mi Road Government Primary School in Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon City Hong Kong Pui Dao Primary School, Sai Kung Pawn Road College, Sha Tin Methodist Primary School, Tuen Mun Shun Tak Association Li Jin Primary School, Tung Chung Catholic School, Sai Kung Hong Chi Tsui Lam Morning School and Hong Chi Yuen Long Morning School.
The patient developed symptoms of cough, runny nose and sore throat. Except for Hong Chi Yuen Long Morningside School, all students in other schools developed fever.
All conditions are stable and no hospitalization is required.
The Centre for Health Protection announced in the evening that as of 5 pm, 89 cases of upper respiratory tract infections had been reported in schools.
Considering that the number of outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infections in schools has increased recently, for the sake of caution, the center will arrange for the distribution of deep throat saliva sample bottles to schools with outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infections for the 2019 Coronavirus testing, and will recommend relevant schools from tomorrow (November 18) to stop face-to-face classes and activities for no less than seven days before the test results are obtained, as a preventive measure.
Primary school has not suspended Chen Zhaoshi: students are more capable of taking care of themselves
The authorities announced last Thursday (12th) that kindergartens and child care centers will suspend face-to-face classes for 14 days from November 14.
The Secretary for Food and Health, Chen Zhaoshi, said that considering that primary school students are more capable of taking care of themselves and are divided into classes, the risk of a large-scale outbreak is low, and there is no suspension of classes at this stage.
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Primary school students beware of 6 high-risk positions
In the extraordinary period, what should be paid attention to when elementary school students return to school?
Pediatrician Chen Xinyong said, “You must have a good sense of hygiene and defense, wash your hands frequently, don’t pull down your mask, rub your nose, or touch your mask all day long. When you return to school all day, you must remove the mask at the food point. Instead, wear a mask. Pay more attention to masks and keep them. Secondly, you must have enough sleep. Parents should not schedule too many activities, so that they can rest and get sick. In addition, they must maintain a balanced diet." He reminded parents to avoid Take children to crowded places, such as playgrounds, to avoid cross-infection.
Click the picture to see the 6 high-risk positions on the primary school campus:
He added that there are also different high-risk locations on elementary school campuses that need to be guarded.
"The places where children gather, bookshelves, stool backs, toilets, door handles, and water pipes are all easily attached to dirt. If their hands are not clean and they come in contact with droplets, they will have a chance to be infected. Handrub will be easy to return to school. In addition, oral water dispensers are not suitable. It is best to bring your own water bottle."
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4 foods to boost immunity
Hong Kong Society of Dietitians (HKNS) accredited nutritionist Li Xingyu said that to enhance immunity, in addition to sun exposure and vitamin D supplementation, it is also advisable to eat more antioxidants, that is, fruits and vegetables of different colors.
How can parents cook fruits and vegetables to attract children?
She suggested several simple foods, "Tomato scrambled eggs contain lycopene, pumpkin meat porridge contains carotene, three-color pepper fried shrimps contain vitamin C, and fresh blueberry cheese contains anthocyanins and probiotics."
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