Ministry recommends schools to follow information by the Health Board of Estonia 02. March sekretar
The Ministry of Education and Research recommends schools and other educational institutions to follow information by the Health Board of Estonia in regarding to the corona virus outbreak. At the moment, the situation does not need extraordinary measures in schools, but the Ministry recommends to pay more attention to the prevention of diseases.
The most important thing is a good communication between different authorities in preventing the spread of the virus as well as sharing balanced and evidence-based information. Today, the Ministry sent the recommendations to schools and their managers.
Due to the situation in the world, the Health Board of Estonia recommends schools to inform parents of students who had their school holiday in the areas affected by the virus. If possible, it is advised parents and students to stay at home for 14 days and monitor the health. Parents whose children stay at home as a precaution are asked to inform school. Parents and students are advised to contact the school directly for further guidance and information on the organization of studies, too.
The Ministry calls school leaders and managers to monitor the situation in their institutions and act accordingly and case-by-case basis. The school shall assess whether the situation needs intervention and are able to act within the frame of the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act.
The Ministry of Education and Research is monitoring the situation closely together with the Health Board of Estonia and provides further information as necessary.
Source https://www.hm.ee/en/news/ministry-recommends-schools-follow-information-health-board-estonia
Wash hands frequently
Wash hands with warm water and soap and in public places use alcohol-based hand disinfectant. Washing and disinfecting your hands will kill the virus that has gotten on your hands. Learn how to wash your hands properly (PDF) .
Follow respiratory hygiene
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Dispose of the tissue immediately after use and then clean your hands. If you do not have a tissue, use your sleeve (part of your forearm) and not your bare hand to cover your mouth.
Covering the mouth and nose prevents germs and viruses from spreading. If you sneeze into your bare hand, then germs and viruses can spread through you to other people and objects you touch.
Avoid contact
Avoid contact (keeping a distance of at least 1 m) with people with external symptoms of illness, such as cough or sneezing. If you stand too close to the person with the symptoms, you may inhale the droplets from that person’s sneeze and fall ill yourself.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
In public places, your hands are exposed to many objects and surfaces that may have recently been contaminated by viruses. If you touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with contaminated hands, there is a possibility that the virus is transmitted to you.
If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing seek medical help early.
Tell your healthcare professional if you have recently visited China, where COVID-19 has been reported, or if you have been in close contact with someone who has visited China and has symptoms of respiratory illness (fever, cough, or difficulty breathing).
If you have mild respiratory symptoms and you have not recently visited China
Follow carefully your usual hand hygiene practices and if possible, stay home until you are well.
Do not consume raw or undercooked animal products
Do not consume raw or undercooked meat or unpasteurized milk and dairy products. Do not consume unwashed fruits and vegetables.
Source https://www.terviseamet.ee/en/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-previously-known-2019-ncov
The Ministry of Education and Research recommends schools and other educational institutions to follow information by the Health Board of Estonia in regarding to the corona virus outbreak. At the moment, the situation does not need extraordinary measures in schools, but the Ministry recommends to pay more attention to the prevention of diseases.
The most important thing is a good communication between different authorities in preventing the spread of the virus as well as sharing balanced and evidence-based information. Today, the Ministry sent the recommendations to schools and their managers.
Due to the situation in the world, the Health Board of Estonia recommends schools to inform parents of students who had their school holiday in the areas affected by the virus. If possible, it is advised parents and students to stay at home for 14 days and monitor the health. Parents whose children stay at home as a precaution are asked to inform school. Parents and students are advised to contact the school directly for further guidance and information on the organization of studies, too.
The Ministry calls school leaders and managers to monitor the situation in their institutions and act accordingly and case-by-case basis. The school shall assess whether the situation needs intervention and are able to act within the frame of the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act.
The Ministry of Education and Research is monitoring the situation closely together with the Health Board of Estonia and provides further information as necessary.
Source https://www.hm.ee/en/news/ministry-recommends-schools-follow-information-health-board-estonia
Wash hands frequently
Wash hands with warm water and soap and in public places use alcohol-based hand disinfectant. Washing and disinfecting your hands will kill the virus that has gotten on your hands. Learn how to wash your hands properly (PDF) .
Follow respiratory hygiene
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Dispose of the tissue immediately after use and then clean your hands. If you do not have a tissue, use your sleeve (part of your forearm) and not your bare hand to cover your mouth.
Covering the mouth and nose prevents germs and viruses from spreading. If you sneeze into your bare hand, then germs and viruses can spread through you to other people and objects you touch.
Avoid contact
Avoid contact (keeping a distance of at least 1 m) with people with external symptoms of illness, such as cough or sneezing. If you stand too close to the person with the symptoms, you may inhale the droplets from that person’s sneeze and fall ill yourself.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
In public places, your hands are exposed to many objects and surfaces that may have recently been contaminated by viruses. If you touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with contaminated hands, there is a possibility that the virus is transmitted to you.
If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing seek medical help early.
Tell your healthcare professional if you have recently visited China, where COVID-19 has been reported, or if you have been in close contact with someone who has visited China and has symptoms of respiratory illness (fever, cough, or difficulty breathing).
If you have mild respiratory symptoms and you have not recently visited China
Follow carefully your usual hand hygiene practices and if possible, stay home until you are well.
Do not consume raw or undercooked animal products
Do not consume raw or undercooked meat or unpasteurized milk and dairy products. Do not consume unwashed fruits and vegetables.
Source https://www.terviseamet.ee/en/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-previously-known-2019-ncov
