CMO: Children Should Not Go To School If They Are Displaying Covid Symptoms.

Tuesday, 14 September 2021 10:21

File image: CMO Dr. Tony Holohan/RollingNews

He says anyone who is feeling unwell should isolate and contact a GP.

The Chief Medical Officer has re-iterated that children should not go to school if they're displaying Covid symptoms.

Dr Tony Holohan says no matter how mild those symptoms may be, the child and their family should isolate and contact a GP.

The awareness of #COVID19 symptoms, and what to do if you experience them, is extremely important.

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— Dr Tony Holohan (@DrTonyHolohan) September 13, 2021

They include a fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, runny or blocked nose, nausea, vomiting, aches or headaches, a sore throat or diarrhoea.

DCU Professor of Health Systems, Anthony Staines, says isolating is the best way to stop Covid spreading further:

Prof. Staines, says the advice makes sense, but schools still need more public health support

Regardless of how mild symptoms may be, we ask that you isolate if you experience any of them and contact your GP.

Do not go to school, the workplace or socialise if you or your child exhibits COVID-19 symptoms.

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— Dr Tony Holohan (@DrTonyHolohan) September 13, 2021

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