SINGAPORE: Nanyang Primary School has instituted some classes on home-based learning after several cases of sore throat, cough and sore throat were detected over the past few days.
As of January 31, 12 pm, 55 cases from Nanyang Primary School were verified to have acute respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose or sore throat. 53 of these are students and two are staff. Two students were admitted to the hospital but have since been discharged, said MOH on Tuesday, January 31 in response to CNA's queries.
According to the school's information, no of the cases have tested positive for COVID- 19, and some have tested positive for influenza, according to the ministry.
MOH said it was advising the school on infection control measures.
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 said that the school will make sure that affected areas and common areas are cleaned and disinfected appropriately.
Students are encouraged to stay at home during home-based learning and avoid meeting up with classmates, according to Mdm Wong.
In a separate WhatsApp chat seen by CNA, a message signed by Mdm Wong said that the school detected cases of fever, cough and sore throat in two classes last Friday.
She said the school cleaned and disinfected the affected classrooms on the same day.
A message in the chat said there were students from a number of classes who are down with flu symptoms. We are aware that it started on Thursday. In a letter to parents on Monday, Mdm Wong said the school strongly encourages mask-wearing in school for the week.
She has urged parents and students to continue playing their part by being socially responsible.
She said that if your child is unwell, she should seek medical attention and rest at home until the end of his medical leave.
The classrooms and common areas will be cleaned and disinfected appropriately, said Mdm Wong, who said that students will be reminded in class to carry out good hygiene practices, such as a wipe-down routine and frequent washing of hands.
She said that you may wish to do the same when they are at home.
She said that the safety of our children is of the utmost importance and we will do everything necessary to ensure that all precautionary measures are taken to safeguard their well-being.
Mdm Wong also reminded parents not to circulate any unconfirmed information.