Corona Virus Precautionary Measures

Whilst there is no cause for alarm, we would like staff, parents and learners to be aware of and follow instructions issued by the Ministry for Education and Employment (MEDE) in collaboration with and following instructions from the Ministry for Health (MfH) and according to the press release issued by the MfH (see below).

Any members of staff or learners who have visited these countries during the past days:
 China
 Singapore
 Hong Kong
 Japan
 South Korea
 Iran
 Italy (Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Piedmont, Veneto, ie. all the north of Italy above Tuscany)

Must stay at home for 14 days and if they develop symptoms of fever, cough or shortness of breath, they need to phone the Disease Prevention and Control Unit (IDCU) within the Superintendence of Public Health, Ministry for Health on Tel. no 21324086 and the unit will guide them accordingly.

It is also being advised that individuals who need help or clarification should phone their family doctor (GP). In addition, it is being instructed that the general public should not to go to Health Centres or Casualty or visit their private GP but they should call their GP if they notice any symptoms mentioned above.

It is also recommended that travellers should avoid non-essential travel to the above countries which are countries with presumed ongoing transmission of COVID-19 based on scientific evidence available provided by ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control).

In the meantime, the Ministry for Education and Employment will continue to keep schools and educational institutions updated with directions given from time to time by the MfH.

Therefore, your cooperation is highly solicited.

Please refer to related documents below: