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Twelve schools have been confirmed with H1N1
That makes two deaths from the virus. In the department of Cortes van 26 infected
18.03.10 -- Updated: 18.03.10 11:24 pm -- Diogenes Acosta: diogenes.acosta @ laprensa.hn
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Of the 16 confirmed cases of influenza A/H1N1 in San Pedro Sula 12 have been given in school-age children and four adults.
This situation remains alert to the authorities of Health, Education and parents.
Due to the outbreak that appeared several weeks, particularly in bilingual schools, about 16 of these schools have suspended classes.To date in the department of Cortes and add 26 people infected with the virus. Four of these confirmations were revealed yesterday, two belong to San Pedro Sula and two Choloma.
Julio Rodriguez, director of the Metropolitan Health Region, said the work in schools have not stopped because the students have been most affected.
"We are doing prevention activities in the private schools have reported a large number of student absenteeism," said the official.
More suspension of classes
Both the health and educational authorities have agreed to continue the suspension of classes to continue a high truancy report.
That is why with instructions from health authorities, school principals sent daily reporting misconduct by symptoms of flu.
"We have met with parents and school principals to explain the risk which means that fail to report for sick children," said the doctor.
The centers where there is absenteeism more than 30% will be closed for seven days, at which time they will be cleaning and fumigation.
In these schools will also be celebrations such as Father's Day, cultural, sporting or social.
Education authorities warn that allow managers in their school holidays.
Four suspected cases
Luisamar?a Pineda, an epidemiologist at Hospital Mario Rivas, announced they have entered about five people suspected of dengue.
Patients are three adults and a child who remains under medical surveillance.
These patients also underwent an examination to determine whether it is influenza A/H1N1, as some symptoms are similar.
"People who feel sick with ailments like flu, cough, fever and muscle aches should be isolated, seek immediate medical help prevent overcrowding and to prevent the spread of the virus," the specialist recommended.
Pineda advised people suffering from chronic illnesses, pregnant women and children be more careful in hygiene, as are those at greatest risk of complications.
Reinforcing measures
After the outbreak of the disease, health authorities have tightened preventive measures.
In addition to cleaning in private schools are monitoring public schools where they have not been reported sick children. They are also offering educational lectures.
According to reports from Health, the regions with the highest number of cases continue to Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula. In addition to Atlantis, Cortes, Comayagua Valley and Santa Barbara.
Twelve schools have been confirmed with H1N1
That makes two deaths from the virus. In the department of Cortes van 26 infected
18.03.10 -- Updated: 18.03.10 11:24 pm -- Diogenes Acosta: diogenes.acosta @ laprensa.hn
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Of the 16 confirmed cases of influenza A/H1N1 in San Pedro Sula 12 have been given in school-age children and four adults.
This situation remains alert to the authorities of Health, Education and parents.
Due to the outbreak that appeared several weeks, particularly in bilingual schools, about 16 of these schools have suspended classes.To date in the department of Cortes and add 26 people infected with the virus. Four of these confirmations were revealed yesterday, two belong to San Pedro Sula and two Choloma.
Julio Rodriguez, director of the Metropolitan Health Region, said the work in schools have not stopped because the students have been most affected.
"We are doing prevention activities in the private schools have reported a large number of student absenteeism," said the official.
More suspension of classes
Both the health and educational authorities have agreed to continue the suspension of classes to continue a high truancy report.
That is why with instructions from health authorities, school principals sent daily reporting misconduct by symptoms of flu.
"We have met with parents and school principals to explain the risk which means that fail to report for sick children," said the doctor.
The centers where there is absenteeism more than 30% will be closed for seven days, at which time they will be cleaning and fumigation.
In these schools will also be celebrations such as Father's Day, cultural, sporting or social.
Education authorities warn that allow managers in their school holidays.
Four suspected cases
Luisamar?a Pineda, an epidemiologist at Hospital Mario Rivas, announced they have entered about five people suspected of dengue.
Patients are three adults and a child who remains under medical surveillance.
These patients also underwent an examination to determine whether it is influenza A/H1N1, as some symptoms are similar.
"People who feel sick with ailments like flu, cough, fever and muscle aches should be isolated, seek immediate medical help prevent overcrowding and to prevent the spread of the virus," the specialist recommended.
Pineda advised people suffering from chronic illnesses, pregnant women and children be more careful in hygiene, as are those at greatest risk of complications.
Reinforcing measures
After the outbreak of the disease, health authorities have tightened preventive measures.
In addition to cleaning in private schools are monitoring public schools where they have not been reported sick children. They are also offering educational lectures.
According to reports from Health, the regions with the highest number of cases continue to Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula. In addition to Atlantis, Cortes, Comayagua Valley and Santa Barbara.