The Union Territory of Puducherry has suspended classes for students of classes 1 to 8 till September 25, following a rise in the number of influenza cases in the region.
The bandh was started after the state health department recommended it to this effect and the decision was taken by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy and Education Minister A. By Namasivayam.
school directorate education A statement on Saturday said the holidays would also be applicable for LKG and UKG students.
Health department officials told IANS that there has been a 50 per cent increase in influenza cases among children who visited various health clinics in the last one week.
Officials said that most of the children are arriving with high fever and cough and its spread is increasing.
At a government hospital in Karaikkal, Dr. R. Speaking to IANS, Santhanakrishnan said: “The flu-like disease spreads when children inhale the droplets of infected persons or when they are in direct contact with the mucus of patients. This has led to a significant increase in school-age children. Is.
He said that children should stay at home, use face masks, maintain social distancing and wash their hands regularly with soap to prevent the spread of the disease.
The Puducherry health department has also opened dedicated fever clinics in government clinics and PHCs across the region. It has also ensured that doctors are present in all fever clinics and PHCs.
According to a study conducted by the Puducherry Health Department, after the decline in the number of Covid-19 cases, people flocked to markets and public places without masks and this has led to the spread of flu-like fever.
Authorities have directed fever-infected patients to wear face masks and isolate themselves from other family members to prevent the spread of the infection.
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