The Health Bureau (SSM) said in a statement yesterday that 19 children from three different schools located in Taipa and Seac Pai Van have come down with the flu.
According to the statement, five 3-year-old children from the Seac Pai Van Public School, 10 five-to-six-year-old children from the Macao Sam Yuk Middle School, and five 3-year-old children from the School of Nations started showing flu synonyms earlier this month. The statement noted that the children had a fever, cough, runny nose, and other respiratory conditions, adding that they all saw a doctor and none of them was hospitalised or had serious complications. The statement underlined that the schools were told to disinfect their campus and ensure good ventilation in the classrooms.
The bureau reminded residents that in order to lower the risk of catching the cold, they should get jabbed against the seasonal flu annually, sleep enough, have a balanced diet and exercise frequently, as well as maintain good personal hygiene. The statement also said that when a person is coughing or sneezing, they should cover the nose and mouth with tissue or their inner elbow. The bureau also urged residents to always keep indoor areas well-ventilated, avoid going to crowded areas, and rest at home when feeling unwell.
3D model of the influenza virus courtesy of California Department of Health Services/Wikimedia Commons
