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Source: http://www.buanews.gov.za/news/10/10092210451003
Compiled by the Government Communication and Information System
Date: 22 Sep 2010
Title: Chickenpox outbreak hits Limpopo school
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Pretoria - A chickenpox outbreak has struck Koedoeskop Primary in Limpopo. The Department of Health and Social Development forced the school to shut its doors after 93 pupils and one teacher were infected by the disease.
The grade zero class is said to be the hardest hit, with 22 pupils out of 46 being infected.
"As soon as this came to our attention, we advised the school to send pupils home in order to avoid any further spread -- especially since they had already completed examinations," said provincial department spokesperson, Cecil Motsepe...
Compiled by the Government Communication and Information System
Date: 22 Sep 2010
Title: Chickenpox outbreak hits Limpopo school
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Pretoria - A chickenpox outbreak has struck Koedoeskop Primary in Limpopo. The Department of Health and Social Development forced the school to shut its doors after 93 pupils and one teacher were infected by the disease.
The grade zero class is said to be the hardest hit, with 22 pupils out of 46 being infected.
"As soon as this came to our attention, we advised the school to send pupils home in order to avoid any further spread -- especially since they had already completed examinations," said provincial department spokesperson, Cecil Motsepe...