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Local News Swine Flu In Brunei Hit The 20 Mark
Swine Flu In Brunei Hit The 20 Mark
Last Updated on Saturday, 27 June 2009 22:48 Written by Ignatius Stephen, Asharuddin Ahanapiah & Shamsul DP Suni Friday, 26 June 2009 22:16
Two More Down With It
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Bandar Seri Begawan - Swine flu in Brunei has reached 20 with two more new ones being confirmed today.
The Ministry of Health has confirmed two new cases of Influenza A (H1N1) here, bringing the total in the country to 20 sick with it, the Health Ministry announced.
Of the 20 cases confirmed to date, 12 had a history of overseas travel. The remaining eight were close contacts of the previous cases.
The ministry said the 19th case involved a 47-year-old male, Permanent Resident of Brunei who went to Kuala Lumpur on June 19.
The patient returned to Brunei on June 22 via Miri on the AK5186 flight. On June 25 the patient sought medical attention and laboratory test confirmed positive on June 26. The patient is currently undergoing treatment and is in good condition, a ministry spokesman said.
The 20th case is an 18-year-old female who went to the neighbouring Sabah capital Kota Kinabalu, by car on June 23 and returned to Brunei on June 25.
The patient developed symptoms on the day of return and saught medical attention. The laboratory tests confirmed positive on June 26. She is currently undergoing treatment and is in good condition.
Meanwhile, four confirmed cases of Influenza A (H1N1) previously reported has recovered and discharged from Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah Hospital, Tutong.
Prior to discharge from the hospital, the cases had undergone tests to ensure that they are well and free of Influenza A (H1N1) infection.
The Health Ministry continued to advise the public who has recently returned from overseas trip to voluntarily reduce social activities and interactions for seven days.
Members of the public are also advised to monitor their health and seek immediate medical attention if they develop symptoms. Precautionary steps by practicing good personal hygiene should be practiced at all times, the press release said.
Related Links: Full coverage about Influenza A(H1N1)
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written by drkdreamer , June 26, 2009
holiday i scare of swine flu..my school is so dirty..i dnt want to go to school..the toilet
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written by Liz , June 26, 2009
I was just wondering.. Did all the confirmed cases patients take their FLU SHOT before leaving Brunei?? (Except the oversea student)
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written by privete , June 26, 2009
i don wan to go skull to the toilet of my school is stinkey dirty and smelly and my class made of wood the floor is always dirty we don have to much window if we go back wt wil happen pls make our holiday 2 weeks more
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written by privete , June 26, 2009
pls let us have 3 weeks of holiday
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written by Euphonix , June 26, 2009
This is serious epidemic crisis. Extend holiday. And go to all respective schools and use any disinfectant spray for one week. Its safer to all students as most students tend to go for holiday this term. Vote me!! XD
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written by Tobi Liew , June 27, 2009
Actually we also need to keep clean around our school environment.. You guys don't want to go to school because you want more holidays..and you guys are lazy to study
But if some of your parents force you to go to school, it's a must to wear a MASK! If there's any cases in our school, the school MUST close down. For those students out there went to overseas, and when they come back to Brunei, maybe they will be affected of the virus too. so! GUYSS! KEEP CLEAN and healthy! Pray to god..
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But if some of your parents force you to go to school, it's a must to wear a MASK! If there's any cases in our school, the school MUST close down. For those students out there went to overseas, and when they come back to Brunei, maybe they will be affected of the virus too. so! GUYSS! KEEP CLEAN and healthy! Pray to god.. report abuse
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Who and where are they coming from?, Low-rated comment [Show]
written by Concerned Citizen , June 27, 2009
The authority should proactively and quickly decide on the action plan for this pandemic including extending school closure period. Children are our next generations and country important assets, there is no point going to school when infection can happen in seconds. Losing a child to a pandemic flu is nothing compared to missing some lessons at school. Please think wisely.
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written by ali , June 27, 2009
close the school. all the students will affect it if government will not closing it down. pleasepleaseplease. im worried sick about this 20th case.
LONG LIVE BRUNEI!
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LONG LIVE BRUNEI!
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Maybe for an injection., Low-rated comment [Show]
written by someone , June 27, 2009
using a mask in school not 100% safe!!
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written by muttaqiin , June 27, 2009
i think it should be extended, because im afraid of students get infected by other student who got that flu, and maybe infected to the other students. and i think they should be quarantined at home, not going to the mall or somewhere.
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written by synt4x , June 27, 2009
yeah i truly agree with proactive. why risk ur children's life for lessons? and for the lessons, the school can have extra classes for the students to cover up once the virus is gone right? 
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written by Tumbler , June 27, 2009
Could Brudirect please publish the symptoms of Swine flu.. and also the causes of it.. some people seem to be confused about the whole thing.. And NO we shouldn't close down schools.. its just another excuse for letting kids roam around watching movies.. 
As we all know socializing is just the quickest way to spread the bug.. 
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Thank you for your concern. To know more about H1N1 please visit this link: http://www.who.int/csr/disease...index.html or simply click the link below the article(Swine Flu In Brunei Hit The 20 Mark) in brudirect.com article
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As we all know socializing is just the quickest way to spread the bug.. ---------------------
Thank you for your concern. To know more about H1N1 please visit this link: http://www.who.int/csr/disease...index.html or simply click the link below the article(Swine Flu In Brunei Hit The 20 Mark) in brudirect.com article
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written by ali , June 27, 2009
health is more important guys! if we want to study we need health to study, without health what will we do? how can we live? how can we carry on with our lifes? study is more important too. but study need health. health need anti-flu. we need health and education. true. okay, if the MOE decided that school will not close then, what about the practice dancing for His Majesty the Sultan? will it be carry on? and if we dont close the school and the pratice is carry on and definately students who have the disease and joining the practice will affect the other student to get the disease. am I right? life can change every second of our life. so just close the school until further notice.
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written by Bazli , June 27, 2009
hey.. why should the MOE go to school injecting people? i dont hear any cure for it yet. so if there wasnt any potion, the anti virus cant be make. its useless. just wear a mask and take a bath after went outside.
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written by Me , June 27, 2009
"Wondering???
written by Liz , June 26, 2009
I was just wondering.. Did all the confirmed cases patients take their FLU SHOT before leaving Brunei?? (Except the oversea student)"
At the moment there is not immune vaccination to resist it, but there are of course vaccines.
"Who and where are they coming from?
written by Munir bin Julaihi , June 27, 2009
Just wanna asking, the one who got infected H1N1, how many people are they? Is it Chinese? If so, then how many Chinese people got infected, and how many Malays got infected.
Please reply A. S. A. P. "
now that question is just politically wrong lol, laughed so hard when i read that, i hope ur not being serious.
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written by Liz , June 26, 2009
I was just wondering.. Did all the confirmed cases patients take their FLU SHOT before leaving Brunei?? (Except the oversea student)"
At the moment there is not immune vaccination to resist it, but there are of course vaccines.
"Who and where are they coming from?
written by Munir bin Julaihi , June 27, 2009
Just wanna asking, the one who got infected H1N1, how many people are they? Is it Chinese? If so, then how many Chinese people got infected, and how many Malays got infected.
Please reply A. S. A. P. "
now that question is just politically wrong lol, laughed so hard when i read that, i hope ur not being serious.
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written by Takut eh , June 27, 2009
Hopefully2 school holiday extend. afraid to go to school. Teacher always angry2, she speak saliva fly everywhere. saliva affect us. scared eh
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written by Tony , June 27, 2009
I seriously think the school must close for at least another 2 weeks. Why you might ask. Simple. Although exams are coming but if our child get infected or suspect of infection they will send them for quarrentine for days until they clear so wats de difference. Children has got weaker body immunity to the virus. If they recover hup fine but if they die of it them who will sit for the exams? And do we want our children to die?
Marks is no use in preventing the virus in school. Why? Simple, do you think our children will really follow the instruction to keep the masks on? Ok if they do, will they wash their hand before touching their eye? Touching the mouth, nose and EYE without first disinfect the hand will get infection to flu any line of flu not to mention swine flu. So what is the verdict. Is now attending school that important?
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Marks is no use in preventing the virus in school. Why? Simple, do you think our children will really follow the instruction to keep the masks on? Ok if they do, will they wash their hand before touching their eye? Touching the mouth, nose and EYE without first disinfect the hand will get infection to flu any line of flu not to mention swine flu. So what is the verdict. Is now attending school that important?
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written by D.K MAZ , June 27, 2009
I THINK ALL THE SCHOOL NEED TO HAVE A CLEAN TOILET ALL THE TIME,NOT ONLY TOILET ALL SUROUNDING OF THE SCHOOL TOO.TO BE CLEAN RATHER TO BE SICK......
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written by kumbangmu , June 27, 2009
everybody must take care of your safty and health not only at school, home and town. we need a clean surrounding This is serious epidemic crisis
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written by worry mummy , June 27, 2009
Monday gonna b the 1st day 2 return to school from this school holidays.... I don't think my son will be attending school for the time being... cause I'm sure most of the friends are having their holidays outside Brunei...
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written by ???? , June 27, 2009
To whom it may concern:
i was wondering about this flu shot, My wife is pregnant right now n i was thinking whether my wife can get a flu shot n does the flu shot will affect the baby inside of my wife? n if not how can we prevent the swine flu for pregnant women?
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i was wondering about this flu shot, My wife is pregnant right now n i was thinking whether my wife can get a flu shot n does the flu shot will affect the baby inside of my wife? n if not how can we prevent the swine flu for pregnant women?
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written by Yes Man , June 27, 2009
actually the injection for vaccination that the MOH gave us is only effective against seasonal flu...its not for H1N1 officially...and its a bit funny that most of the comments want to extend their school holidays...I also think its a wise idea for the moment...just for a precaution. If not, why not us, the people of Brunei start wearing mask just for a safety precaution?
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written by Ngian , June 27, 2009
I think the best precaution is to put extra effort on keeping oneself always clean and minimize social gathering during these period of time if he/she feels have symptoms of flu. Office and Schools should also be equipped or supply with mask or disinfection gel or fluid or whatever appropriate to minimize cause of infection. No holidays needed if those above are in place.
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written by Professor Oak , June 27, 2009
The government have to provide pOkeball to all people so that the people can catch the most dangerous animal example pig,pikachu,tapir,babi hutan and Bulbasur. the important thing!! Raichu is still everywhere, the situation is getting worse as Raichu evolved into Lugia and formed bird flu *H5N1 and H1N1* i am the professor, im the master of pokemon. vote me! 
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written by concerned student. yz. , June 27, 2009
honestly, WE DONT NEED THE HOLIDAY.
taking proper precautions would help prevent this. and taking the flu jab only prevents seasonal flu. and makes you prepared to get whatever. its another thing that IF YOU GET IT. its your fate and you couldn't do nothing about it except get treated at an early stage. this is also a chance for the governement and private schools to renovate the schools to make it clean. toilets redone! especially the toilets and the classrooms to prevent god knows what else in the future. TAKE PRECAUTION. WEAR A MASK. TAKE A FLU JAB.
dont just ask for the holidays cause you want it, or cause you're too lazy or what so ever.
yes, health is important. SO DO SOMETHING ABOUT!
- concerned student
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taking proper precautions would help prevent this. and taking the flu jab only prevents seasonal flu. and makes you prepared to get whatever. its another thing that IF YOU GET IT. its your fate and you couldn't do nothing about it except get treated at an early stage. this is also a chance for the governement and private schools to renovate the schools to make it clean. toilets redone! especially the toilets and the classrooms to prevent god knows what else in the future. TAKE PRECAUTION. WEAR A MASK. TAKE A FLU JAB.
dont just ask for the holidays cause you want it, or cause you're too lazy or what so ever.
yes, health is important. SO DO SOMETHING ABOUT!
- concerned student
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written by urang rjin , June 27, 2009
skulah sja jghn mlz..big exam cummin soon~
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written by Pearl , June 27, 2009
all of us know study is very important..but this A(H1N1)is a very serious problem.this is dangerous.wearing a mask can't solve the problem nor prevent us from being infected.extending the holiday till this problem under control is the best way.im not trying to take advantage but as i told u guyz thia is a serious matter..im too young to die
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written by arinah , June 27, 2009
scared eh, childish yet funny. but your case is way outta what we're concerning right now.
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written by tilly , June 27, 2009
oh my, its getting serious isnt it, im in perth now, but il be gng back next week on the 3rd july to brunei, should i wear the mask on the plane? so annoying tu eh
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written by ribena , June 27, 2009
some students are having their pmb,spe,'o' and 'a'levels..how can they catch up on their studies when there are extra holidays..but they have to wait until the swine flu settles down..however..
I VOTE 4 MORE HOLIDAYS!
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I VOTE 4 MORE HOLIDAYS!
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written by anon , June 27, 2009
is it true that the school holidays are extended? for another 1 week i heard?
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written by Low-profiler , June 27, 2009
"written by synt4x , June 27, 2009
yeah i truly agree with proactive. why risk ur children's life for lessons? and for the lessons, the school can have extra classes for the students to cover up once the virus is gone right?"
Actually you are just lazy to go to school, perhaps. If you are determined to study for the sake of your future, then you will sacrifice all out, even your own life. Bear in mind that, "A book holds a house of gold", if you understand what i meant.
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yeah i truly agree with proactive. why risk ur children's life for lessons? and for the lessons, the school can have extra classes for the students to cover up once the virus is gone right?"
Actually you are just lazy to go to school, perhaps. If you are determined to study for the sake of your future, then you will sacrifice all out, even your own life. Bear in mind that, "A book holds a house of gold", if you understand what i meant.
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written by student , June 27, 2009
Well, we all know that school has many people, hundreds of students and teachers. according to world health organization, The new influenza A(H1N1) appears to be as contagious as seasonal influenza, and is spreading fast particularly among young people (from ages 10 to 45). The severity of the disease ranges from very mild symptoms to severe illnesses that can result in death.
If one student or teacher is infected with H1N1, he/she may infect other people in school and it keeps spreading to their homes. Do the math, 1 class has 40 students. What if there were 20 students in that class that got infected. 20 families will be quarantined. Keep that in mind.
Thank you for reading,
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If one student or teacher is infected with H1N1, he/she may infect other people in school and it keeps spreading to their homes. Do the math, 1 class has 40 students. What if there were 20 students in that class that got infected. 20 families will be quarantined. Keep that in mind.
Thank you for reading,
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written by A , June 27, 2009
Close the school I've got courseworks due next week :S
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written by Kyon , June 27, 2009
On one hand, I am happy to see a lot of students (or one very dedicated student) logging on to the net and reading about local news and contributing to discussion. In English no less. On the other hand, it saddens me to see that students dont want to go back to school, using H1N1 as an excuse to extend their holiday
On topic, there is no need to extend the holiday at all. H1N1 is exactly the same as the normal flu, it is by no means any more dangerous than the normal flu. Read http://www.childrensmemorial.o...e-flu.aspx for example. It is one of MANY websites that describe H1N1 symptoms. Knowledge is power, people. Read up and chillax. Its not SARS. Its the flu.
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On topic, there is no need to extend the holiday at all. H1N1 is exactly the same as the normal flu, it is by no means any more dangerous than the normal flu. Read http://www.childrensmemorial.o...e-flu.aspx for example. It is one of MANY websites that describe H1N1 symptoms. Knowledge is power, people. Read up and chillax. Its not SARS. Its the flu.
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written by Sharon Tan Tze Wei , June 27, 2009
All of us know study is very important..but this A(H1N1)is a very serious problem.This is dangerous.wearing a mask can't solve the problem nor prevent us from being infected. Extending the holiday untill this problem is under control is the best way.I'm not trying to take advantage but as i told u guys this is a serious matter..I'm too young to die!!!!!!!!!!! We all children just started our lives, we still got a long way to go, so pls... Why should we risk our lives for studying? Even though we have to study, but we must not risk our lives just only for studying, is it even worth it?>
Haiz............... you guys just won't get it, by the way,you guys doesn't even know our feelings............... I'm not trying to do anything but I'm only eleven years old, i am really toooooooooooooooooooooooo young to die? I'm sorry for saying this but it is really URGENT. don't be angry at me but it is really urgent.
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Haiz............... you guys just won't get it, by the way,you guys doesn't even know our feelings............... I'm not trying to do anything but I'm only eleven years old, i am really toooooooooooooooooooooooo young to die? I'm sorry for saying this but it is really URGENT. don't be angry at me but it is really urgent. report abuse
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written by Diniy , June 27, 2009
I agree with Ali.
just extend it. the country needs to calm down and think about this. Give anyone with symptoms who went to the hospital to get a check up some cash. more people will go to the hospital. I hope.
And just wearing masks wont stop the flu from spreading. it will still spread, but at a lower rate.
Health>studies
I STRONGLY agree that school holidays should be extended, in my opinion.
offtopic: Professor Oak's comment
"The government have to provide pOkeball to all people so that the people can catch the most dangerous animal example pig,pikachu,tapir,babi hutan and Bulbasur. the important thing!! Raichu is still everywhere, the situation is getting worse as Raichu evolved into Lugia and formed bird flu *H5N1 and H1N1* i am the professor, im the master of pokemon. vote me! smilies/grin.gif "
HAHAHA! WTF! Tangkap tia that weird ass physcic pokemon yang buat semua orang tidur ah. Drowsy, was it?
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just extend it. the country needs to calm down and think about this. Give anyone with symptoms who went to the hospital to get a check up some cash. more people will go to the hospital. I hope.
And just wearing masks wont stop the flu from spreading. it will still spread, but at a lower rate.
Health>studies
I STRONGLY agree that school holidays should be extended, in my opinion.
offtopic: Professor Oak's comment
"The government have to provide pOkeball to all people so that the people can catch the most dangerous animal example pig,pikachu,tapir,babi hutan and Bulbasur. the important thing!! Raichu is still everywhere, the situation is getting worse as Raichu evolved into Lugia and formed bird flu *H5N1 and H1N1* i am the professor, im the master of pokemon. vote me! smilies/grin.gif "
HAHAHA! WTF! Tangkap tia that weird ass physcic pokemon yang buat semua orang tidur ah. Drowsy, was it?
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written by DkAzymah92 , June 27, 2009
i definitely hope the government will extend the school holiday for atleast 3 days. because, i believe health is very important. and oh, please do not extend it too long, a week is enough, i think. i need to study for my AS exam, i dont want to rush learning the topics when school reopen. hmmmm, get me?
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written by Optimist , June 27, 2009
It amazes me how people view this extension of holidays. I for one agree that the reopening of school be delayed for a week to make sure that the current pandemic be maintained under control and so that necessary preventive measure to be supplied for every school. But if the holidays are spent by the children by going to the malls and 'lepak' with friends (which is what most the children have been doing for the past 2 weeks anyways), what use is that? The H1N1 virus can spread no matter where you are, not just in school. So, are you prepared to stay home for the entire reminder of your school holidays?
And P.s. those comment stating you're too young too die... Don't be naive. Death is upon us no matter how young or old we are.
Recommendation from CDC: Schools do not need to close unless they have large clusters of cases that are affecting school functioning. Schools that closed based on previous recommendations, such as if they had a single confirmed case or probable case, can now likely reopen.
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And P.s. those comment stating you're too young too die... Don't be naive. Death is upon us no matter how young or old we are.
Recommendation from CDC: Schools do not need to close unless they have large clusters of cases that are affecting school functioning. Schools that closed based on previous recommendations, such as if they had a single confirmed case or probable case, can now likely reopen.
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written by concern readers , June 27, 2009
how can u say that "there is no point going to school when infection can happen in seconds. Losing a child to a pandemic flu is nothing compared to missing some lessons at school"???
if the school is close, its not gonna be for one or two days, it will gonna be a few weeks, because what's the point closing the school for only a few days. so its not 'missing some lesson' its missing few a few hundred our of studying. and most of the student havent finish their syllabus! especially to those who will sit for a big exam at the end of this year.. YOU should think wisely. ur children can just wear mask and NOT get infected!!
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if the school is close, its not gonna be for one or two days, it will gonna be a few weeks, because what's the point closing the school for only a few days. so its not 'missing some lesson' its missing few a few hundred our of studying. and most of the student havent finish their syllabus! especially to those who will sit for a big exam at the end of this year.. YOU should think wisely. ur children can just wear mask and NOT get infected!!
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