Alarm over new surge of viral diseases

Deputy Health Minister Irini Agapidaki has advised parents not to send their children to school if they exhibit symptoms of a respiratory infection.

Speaking to Antenna TV on Thursday, Agapidaki said that even if children have taken a negative test for Covid, it would be best for them to stay at home and not go to school, as they may be suffering from another virus which they may transmit to their classmates and teachers. 

Without considering the possibility of imposing the use of masks, the ministries of Health and Education are currently discussing the likelihood of giving instructions to the country's educational institutions on what they should do in order to reduce the risk of viruses spreading.

Absences related to seasonal illnesses are likely to be managed so that they do not count towards the pupils' total annual attendance.

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