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Public school in Bucaramanga closed due to chickenpox outbreak
The Santander Health Secretariat confirmed the temporary closure of an important public school in Bucaramanga due to a chickenpox outbreak among students aged 5 to 12 years.
TL;DR
- A public school in Bucaramanga is temporarily closed due to a chickenpox outbreak.
- The outbreak affects students aged 5 to 12 years.
- The closure is a 21-day preventive isolation, from March 16 to April 5.
- Academic activities are continuing virtually.
- Health authorities are implementing prevention campaigns and vaccinations.
- Symptoms of chickenpox include fever, general malaise, and characteristic skin lesions.
- Basic prevention measures include mask use and frequent handwashing.