Mary Wilson
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July 12, 2022 Updated: July 12, 2022
By Owen Evans
A primary school class in England has been closed until the end of term, due to an outbreak of monkeypox in what appears to be a first in London.
The Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School, in Surrey, told parents in a letter seen by The Epoch Times that their child had been in contact with someone with Monkeypox.
Precautionary Guidelines
In a letter, the school said that “we have been assured that there is an extremely low risk to our community” and that it was following all precautionary guidelines from public health which includes closing the reception classes until the end of term.”
Pupils in Reception are usually aged between four and five.
The school apologised that this is very short notice but they only received this advice from the UK Health Security Agency and are “obliged to follow these precautionary guidelines.”
The London health Protection Team UK Health Security Agency said it has worked with the school and local authorities to undertake a risk assessment and is advising precautionary measures.
This includes their child being offered the vaccine and the child being asked to stay at home and not come into school for the remainder of the school term.
Authorities told parents to monitor their child for any symptoms up to and including July 28, 2022.
It added the recommendation to postpone any non-essential health care appointments (e.g. dentists, non-urgent medical appointments) and avoid attending these settings. Try to avoid very close contact (e.g. hugging) with friends/family.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/exclu...ol-closes-class-due-to-monkeypox_4593227.html
By Owen Evans
A primary school class in England has been closed until the end of term, due to an outbreak of monkeypox in what appears to be a first in London.
The Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School, in Surrey, told parents in a letter seen by The Epoch Times that their child had been in contact with someone with Monkeypox.
Precautionary Guidelines
In a letter, the school said that “we have been assured that there is an extremely low risk to our community” and that it was following all precautionary guidelines from public health which includes closing the reception classes until the end of term.”
Pupils in Reception are usually aged between four and five.
The school apologised that this is very short notice but they only received this advice from the UK Health Security Agency and are “obliged to follow these precautionary guidelines.”
The London health Protection Team UK Health Security Agency said it has worked with the school and local authorities to undertake a risk assessment and is advising precautionary measures.
This includes their child being offered the vaccine and the child being asked to stay at home and not come into school for the remainder of the school term.
Authorities told parents to monitor their child for any symptoms up to and including July 28, 2022.
It added the recommendation to postpone any non-essential health care appointments (e.g. dentists, non-urgent medical appointments) and avoid attending these settings. Try to avoid very close contact (e.g. hugging) with friends/family.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/exclu...ol-closes-class-due-to-monkeypox_4593227.html
