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Contact persons for the infected child have been identified and the epidemiological investigation is ongoing.
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The Center for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC) does not disclose which school it is. The closest contact persons for the patient in the educational institution have been determined – in total they are three pegadogs and 14 classmates, all of whom have a home quarantine and are under the supervision of family doctors.
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At the same time, epidemiologists have provided recommendations to the school for further action, and the epidemiological investigation is continuing.
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“SPKC has received information about one sick student, the nearest contact persons in the educational institution were determined. They were three teachers and 14 classmates. Everyone has a home quarantine, they are under the supervision of family doctors, the school was given recommendations for further action, and the epidemiological investigation is continuing, ”says Rita Korotinska, an epidemiologist at the SPKC.
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TV3 Ziņas found out that the educational institution whose student was diagnosed with the disease is located in Riga. Epidemiologists also call for anxiety – statistics show that children with Covid-19 are much less likely than adults.
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However, experts urge parents to closely monitor the health of children, especially at this time, when the flu season is approaching. “The first from the point of view of prevention – I would advise everyone to wash their hands very diligently, ventilate the premises, follow the first signs of the disease and in no case go to kindergarten or school in mild outbreaks. I would definitely recommend getting vaccinated against the flu this season, ”says BKUS chief physician.
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At the same time, epidemiologists point out that other diseases, including colds, still exist, so a Covid-19 test is not necessary for the first runny nose. However, you should not go to school or kindergarten even in case of runny nose.
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It has already been reported that the majority or 82% of schools started their studies in person this school year, while 18% of schools – in a combined way, the Minister of Education and Science Ilga Šuplinska (JKP) told reporters at a press conference.
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