SINGAPORE — Nanyang Primary School has placed some classes on home-based learning after several cases of fever, cough and sore throat were detected over the past few days.
In a letter addressed to parents of children in the affected classes, principal Wong Li Peng said home-based learning will be conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday.
She added that the school will ensure that the affected areas and common areas are cleaned and disinfected appropriately. The letter said students are encouraged to stay at home as much as possible during home-based learning and avoid meeting up with classmates.In a separate WhatsApp chat seen by CNA, a message signed off by Mdm Wong said that the school detected cases of fever, cough and sore throat in two classes last Friday.A subsequent message in the chat said: "We understand there are students from a number of classes across levels who are down with flu symptoms.
In another letter to parents on Monday, Mdm Wong said the school strongly encourages mask-wearing in school for the week."If your child is unwell, he/she should seek medical attention and rest at home until the expiry of his/her medical leave," she said. Classrooms and common areas will be cleaned and disinfected appropriately, said Mdm Wong, adding that students will be reminded in class to carry out good hygiene practices, such as a wipe-down routine and frequent washing of hands."The safety of our children is of utmost importance and we will do the necessary to ensure that all the precautionary measures are taken to safeguard their well-being," she added.
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