Vigilance against Respiratory Tract Infection
The Hong Kong Center for Health Protection (CHP) is asking schools to continue to advise students and staff to maintain personal, hand and environmental hygiene against respiratory infections.
chp_20231124_eng.pdf (Vigilance against Respiratory Tract Infection)
The following measures are advised to prevent respiratory infections:
- Surgical masks: It is important to wear a mask properly, including performing hand hygiene before wearing and after removing a mask;
- Wash hands with liquid soap and water properly whenever possibly contaminated;
- Cover the nose and mouth with tissue paper when sneezing or coughing. Dispose of soiled tissue paper properly into a lidded rubbish bin, and wash hands thoroughly afterwards;
- Maintain good indoor ventilation;
- When having respiratory symptoms, wear a surgical mask, refrain from work or attending classes at school, avoid going to crowded places and seek medical advice promptly;
- Build up good body immunity by having a balanced diet, exercise regularly, take adequate rest, do not smoke and avoid overstress.
As many respiratory pathogens including influenza virus may have increasing activity and community transmission during winter, members of the public including young children are strongly urged to receive vaccination as early as possible for effective protection against COVID-19 and influenza. Details of receiving both COVID-19 vaccination and seasonal influenza vaccination are available online https://www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/106096.html.
We also want to remind you that temperature checks are still in place at the school entrance. It is crucial to check your child’s temperature before sending them to school every morning. If your child has a high temperature (above 37.5 degrees Celsius), please keep them at home and consult a doctor if necessary.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and support. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school’s health department.
Best regards,
