Maestros Carmelitas Elementary School reports COVID-19 cases

The Maestros Carmelitas Elementary School in Ciudad del Carmen has confirmed the detection of COVID-19 cases within its school community. In response, the school director, Guillermo Antonio González Chan, issued a series of sanitary recommendations to parents and guardians to prevent further spread among students and staff.

Key measures include conducting health screenings at home before sending children to class. Students exhibiting symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, or general malaise are advised to stay home, seek medical attention, and notify the school. For confirmed cases, the school requires a minimum isolation period of five days or until symptoms fully subside without medication.

To maintain academic progress, the school will provide facilities for students in isolation to continue their studies remotely. Additional recommendations include wearing face masks in poorly ventilated areas, frequent hand washing, maintaining updated vaccination schedules, and ensuring classrooms are periodically disinfected and well-ventilated.