August 17 (Saturday) Unusual resurgence of COVID-19... Ministry of Education "Recommends students with infection to return to school after symptoms disappear"

Amid the rapid resurgence of COVID-19, the Ministry of Education recommended that students infected with COVID-19 return to school only after their symptoms have disappeared.

Sigh... Is it starting again? I'm scaredㅠㅠ

They say the number of hospitalized patients is increasing due to COVID-19.

It feels like it's only been a short time since I took off my mask and felt more comfortable...

I didn't catch COVID and got through it well, but after getting the vaccine and experiencing side effects, I had to go to the emergency room and it was really tough. I'm scared it might start againㅠㅠ

On the 16th, the Ministry of Education announced, "We held consultations with the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency and city and provincial education offices to share the response situation to the summer COVID-19 outbreak and discussed COVID-19 infection prevention guidelines to be applied in schools in preparation for the second semester." The 'COVID-19 infection prevention guidelines' are a modified version of the prevention guidelines prepared by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency on the 15th, tailored to the circumstances of schools.

Accordingly, students infected with COVID-19 are advised not to attend school and to recover their health at home if they experience severe symptoms such as high fever and respiratory issues. The Ministry of Education explained, "Students can return to school from the day after their symptoms disappear, and the period they do not attend school will be counted as approved absence."

In daily life, it is recommended to follow basic preventive measures such as hand washing, ventilation, and cough etiquette, and to wear masks when visiting medical institutions. Wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and avoiding unnecessary meetings and outings are also recommended.

For individuals aged 60 and above or those with weakened immune systems working within the school, it is recommended to wear masks indoors in enclosed spaces and to seek prompt medical attention if symptoms appear.

The Ministry of Education distributed these guidelines through consultations with each city and provincial education office and requested that schools conduct their own education for students and staff immediately after the start of the school year. They also asked for guidance to be provided through home communication to encourage parents to take an interest in their children's infectious disease prevention and management.

Source: D Weekly News