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Saint Lucia expects a rise in COVID-19 instances amongst its school-age inhabitants because the Island copes with a sixth wave of the virus, a senior Well being Ministry official has disclosed.
Dr. Delphina Vernor is the District Medical Officer on the Ministry of Well being, Wellness, and Aged Affairs.
In a press release on Thursday, she mentioned the continued affect of COVID-19 on the schooling sector and the way forward for kids’s schooling is a matter of grave concern.
“It is crucial that students who are unwell not attend school. They should be assessed and tested for COVID-19 if deemed necessary by the health practitioner,” Vernor suggested.
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In this regard, she famous that COVID-19 signs differ.
In keeping with the senior well being official, college students could current with typical flu-like signs akin to cough, runny nostril, and fever.
Vernor mentioned others may need gastroenteritis-like signs akin to vomiting and diarrhea, whereas some would possibly complain of complications or fatigue.
“If your child complains of feeling unwell, I urge you to do the right thing and get them assessed,” she acknowledged.
Vernor additionally suggested that if one family member is experiencing signs and is awaiting a COVID-19 take a look at end result, different kids ought to keep house pending its receipt.
And noting a rise in fast take a look at equipment use, the District Medical Officer defined that whereas the kits assist in screening, the Ministry of Well being requires PCR take a look at affirmation.
She additionally mentioned it was important to report a baby’s optimistic house checks to the varsity.
Vernor burdened the necessity for parental accountability whereas highlighting the provision of Pfizer vaccines for 12-17-year-olds – probably the most affected group of children.
” Please take into account vaccination in your eligible kids and naturally, for your self,” she mentioned.
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