Of swine influenza: drastic measures in China before school

China, which has recorded over 2,500 cases of swine flu, but not dead, will be subjecting to strict measures to limit the spread of the H1N1 virus at the beginning of classes.

The Chinese authorities have established a series of drastic measures to limit the spread of the pandemic of swine influenza in schools, if necessary, authorizing a postponement of the date of the 'school year, official Xinhua news agency reported Sunday.

Department of Education and Health have issued a memorandum requiring all students who have been in contact with patients infected with influenza A (H1N1) remain at home for at least seven days, the agency said. Students who have symptoms of swine influenza seven days before school was allowed to return to school after having been completely renovated, the source said.

In areas seriously threatened by the epidemic, the education authorities have received the green light to postpone the date of the school, which usually takes place on 1 September.

The authorities have also asked school officials to limit the large outdoor gatherings and reduce the number of students per class. Parliament also called for better prevention, which requires daily medical checks students.
According to latest figures provided by the Minister of Health of China has seen a total of 2537 cases of swine flu, but there were no deaths due to the virus.
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