A number of citizens circulated on social media news about the Ministry of Education’s decision to end the first semester early, with the aim of protecting students from infection with the respiratory syncytial virus, which has spread during the past few days, and the Ministry of Health warned against it, and for this reason the Ministry of Education issued a statement about the end date of the first semester. In addition, I gave advice to all parents, especially mothers, after they were very afraid for the health of the students.
The fact that the first semester ended early
The Ministry of Education stated that what is being circulated on social media about ending the first term before its predetermined date are rumors and parents should not believe them, noting that the end date for the first semester will be Thursday, January 26, because the duration of the first term is It is 98 days without holidays and will be adhered to, and the first term vacation is scheduled to start on January 28 and continue until February 9.
A message from education to parents
The Ministry presented an important message to mothers, explaining that everything that is published on social media should not be believed, stressing that studies are regular in all schools naturally, and there should be no anxiety and fear, because all of this affects the academic level of students, calling for the need to encourage students to Go to school while adhering to instructions that reduce infection with respiratory syncytial virus, such as cleaning hands thoroughly and not interacting with the infected person.
Tips for protection against syncytial virus
- Use a tissue while coughing.
- Wash hands with soap and water well.
- Avoid contact with an infected child or who has symptoms such as “high fever, coughing, sore throat, headache.”
- Clean surfaces well.
- Do not buy food from street vendors.
- Ensure that hands are clean before starting to eat.
- Do not share personal items with others, especially a water bottle.