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Vaud Amended at 4:12 p.m.
Lausanne Hotel School closed for two weeks due to measles epidemic
Since 2023, the number of measles cases has been increasing in Europe and Switzerland is no exception. Affected by an epidemic, the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) announced on Friday that it was forced to close its campus for a period of two weeks.
To date, six cases of measles have been confirmed by the international institution. A situation which pushed it to close its doors until February 19. A “difficult to make” decision, explains the EHL on Friday at 12:30 p.m., adding that it is nevertheless necessary.
The temporary closure of the campus on the heights of Lausanne should make it possible to avoid a possible spread of the disease on a site which brings together hundreds of people, whether in classrooms or accommodation.
This is not the first time that the Lausanne Hotel School has been affected by measles. The last outbreak dates back to 2017.
No worries
At this stage, in addition to the six cases confirmed since the first contamination in mid-January, 17 people with symptoms have been tested, explains the Vaud cantonal doctor's office.
The cantonal authorities are, however, not worried about the Vaud population, which is well vaccinated. As a precautionary measure, however, all staff and students of the Hotel School will have to be vaccinated, in addition to quarantine measures.
https://www.rts.ch/info/regions/vau...ause-d-une-epidemie-de-rougeole-28388729.html
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Students confined
Lausanne Hotel School closed due to measles
The school will not reopen until February 19. Six cases of measles prompted this measure, the “best guarantee” to prevent spread.
Jerome Cachin
DEVELOPMENT FOLLOWS
Published today at 2:49 p.m.
Six students from the Lausanne Hotel School have been infected with measles, RTS announced this Friday morning. Other cases are suspicious, awaiting medical test results, “24 Heures” learned. Consequence: “We were forced to close the Lausanne campus, from February 3 to 18 inclusive,” indicates Markus Venzin, CEO of the EHL Group, in a position statement.
“This is a very difficult decision to make, as it has a significant impact on our entire community,” continues Markus Venzin. However, we have a responsibility to implement all possible measures to limit possible spread, and after careful consideration, closing the campus proves to be the best guarantee to achieve this.”
Online course
Students remaining on campus during the closure “will be mainly confined to the residence buildings and will benefit from support and online courses”. Furthermore, at least one sporting event planned for this weekend was canceled due to measles, according to another source.
The vaccination status of all students and staff is also verified. The EHL recommends getting vaccinated and “limiting social interactions, particularly with people at risk, in the coming days”.
WHO alert
There were 30 times more cases of measles recorded in Europe between January and October 2023 than in 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on January 23, which called for “urgent vaccination efforts ". Measles, a highly contagious viral disease, “can cause fatal complications and is spread through the air,” added the international organization. The Covid years led to a decline in vaccination coverage: more than 1.8 million infants in the Europe region were not vaccinated against measles between 2020 and 2022.
The canton of Vaud experienced an outbreak of measles cases in 2009. No less than 150 cases have been recorded, including 28 among Unil and EPFL students. The authorities then launched a vaccination campaign within the two universities. Over three days, 4,000 people were vaccinated there.
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https://www.24heures.ch/rougeole-a-lausanne-lehl-bouclee-les-eleves-cantonnes-207885904224
Vaud Amended at 4:12 p.m.
Lausanne Hotel School closed for two weeks due to measles epidemic
Since 2023, the number of measles cases has been increasing in Europe and Switzerland is no exception. Affected by an epidemic, the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) announced on Friday that it was forced to close its campus for a period of two weeks.
To date, six cases of measles have been confirmed by the international institution. A situation which pushed it to close its doors until February 19. A “difficult to make” decision, explains the EHL on Friday at 12:30 p.m., adding that it is nevertheless necessary.
The temporary closure of the campus on the heights of Lausanne should make it possible to avoid a possible spread of the disease on a site which brings together hundreds of people, whether in classrooms or accommodation.
This is not the first time that the Lausanne Hotel School has been affected by measles. The last outbreak dates back to 2017.
No worries
At this stage, in addition to the six cases confirmed since the first contamination in mid-January, 17 people with symptoms have been tested, explains the Vaud cantonal doctor's office.
The cantonal authorities are, however, not worried about the Vaud population, which is well vaccinated. As a precautionary measure, however, all staff and students of the Hotel School will have to be vaccinated, in addition to quarantine measures.
https://www.rts.ch/info/regions/vau...ause-d-une-epidemie-de-rougeole-28388729.html
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Students confined
Lausanne Hotel School closed due to measles
The school will not reopen until February 19. Six cases of measles prompted this measure, the “best guarantee” to prevent spread.
Jerome Cachin
DEVELOPMENT FOLLOWS
Published today at 2:49 p.m.
Six students from the Lausanne Hotel School have been infected with measles, RTS announced this Friday morning. Other cases are suspicious, awaiting medical test results, “24 Heures” learned. Consequence: “We were forced to close the Lausanne campus, from February 3 to 18 inclusive,” indicates Markus Venzin, CEO of the EHL Group, in a position statement.
“This is a very difficult decision to make, as it has a significant impact on our entire community,” continues Markus Venzin. However, we have a responsibility to implement all possible measures to limit possible spread, and after careful consideration, closing the campus proves to be the best guarantee to achieve this.”
Online course
Students remaining on campus during the closure “will be mainly confined to the residence buildings and will benefit from support and online courses”. Furthermore, at least one sporting event planned for this weekend was canceled due to measles, according to another source.
The vaccination status of all students and staff is also verified. The EHL recommends getting vaccinated and “limiting social interactions, particularly with people at risk, in the coming days”.
WHO alert
There were 30 times more cases of measles recorded in Europe between January and October 2023 than in 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on January 23, which called for “urgent vaccination efforts ". Measles, a highly contagious viral disease, “can cause fatal complications and is spread through the air,” added the international organization. The Covid years led to a decline in vaccination coverage: more than 1.8 million infants in the Europe region were not vaccinated against measles between 2020 and 2022.
The canton of Vaud experienced an outbreak of measles cases in 2009. No less than 150 cases have been recorded, including 28 among Unil and EPFL students. The authorities then launched a vaccination campaign within the two universities. Over three days, 4,000 people were vaccinated there.
...
https://www.24heures.ch/rougeole-a-lausanne-lehl-bouclee-les-eleves-cantonnes-207885904224
