School in Tunja closed due to 'hand, foot, and mouth' virus outbreak in 15 children
The appearance of several cases of the virus known as hand, foot, and mouth disease forced preventive measures at an educational institution in Tunja.
TL;DR
- Escuela Normal Superior Leonor Álvarez Pinzón in Tunja suspended in-person classes for seven days.
- The closure is due to the confirmation of 'hand, foot, and mouth' virus in at least 15 students.
- The decision was made by the Municipal Secretariats of Education and Health to prevent further spread.
- The school will undergo cleaning and disinfection during the seven-day closure.
- Students will continue their academic activities through virtual classes.
- In-person classes are scheduled to resume the Monday following the closure week.
- The 'hand, foot, and mouth' virus is common in children and transmitted through direct contact with contaminated items.
- Health authorities clarified that the virus is not measles and advised parents against immediately going to the Hospital Universitario San Rafael to avoid overcrowding.