PARENTS are being encouraged to keep their children off school if they are feeling unwell ahead of the start of the Spring term.
Children with symptoms of seasonal illnesses including scarlet fever, flu, and Covid-19 are asked to return to school once recovered.
A rise in infections has plagued the Island in recent weeks with an increased number of cases of flu, Covid and scarlet fever.
If a student test positive for Covid-19, they should stay off school for a minimum of five days and be symptom free for 48 hours before returning.
Professor Peter Bradley, director of Public Health, said: ‘We have seen a rise in the number of seasonal illnesses this winter, so it is important that, as we head into a new school term, children who are feeling unwell or experiencing fevers stay off school to reduce the spread of illness.
‘Winter is a season in which these illnesses thrive, so I urge anyone who hasn’t yet had their flu or Covid-19 vaccines to book an appointment at gov.je/vaccine. Let’s spread warmth, not illness this winter.’
In order to prevent the spread of illness, Islanders are being asked to stay home if unwell, get vaccinated against Covid-19, flu and allow fresh air to circulate by opening windows.
