Flu surge forces schools to shift to online classes
MANILA, Philippines — Several schools have either taken a health break or shifted to online classes amid a reported spike in flu-like symptoms.
Adamson University said it is implementing deep cleaning and disinfection from Friday to Saturday, during which the university will be closed. Students will take their lessons online.
Normal office operations will continue on Monday, the university said.
National University Fairview has announced limited onsite classes, only allowing lab work for college students. However, both senior high school and college students will have most of their sessions online until October 11.
Prior to these announcements, several other schools had already issued a health break.
The University of Santo Tomas Junior High School also announced a three-day academic health break following an increase in flu-like symptoms among students and faculty. The school shifted from onsite to online classes from October 7 to October 9.
San Beda College Alabang had also announced a health break from October 6 to 7, “due to the increasing number of health and medical concerns among learners.”
While Ateneo de Manila University did not implement a health break, the school issued a health advisory for the University Athletic Association of the Philippines season.
“Whether in crowded events or small group gatherings, we are exposed to health risks like respiratory diseases, especially in indoor activities where ventilation may be limited. The cold and damp environment promotes the proliferation of many viruses, including flu and rhinoviruses, particularly during rainy days,” Ateneo said in a memo.
Some of the measures the university encouraged people to take include proper handwashing and covering coughs and sneezes.
People are also encouraged to routinely clean the surfaces of commonly touched objects and improve ventilation in their homes.
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