Dated: May 21, 2009
Circular No. 2; Series: 2009-2010
THE DEANS, REGENTS, PRINCIPALS, DIRECTORS, HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS, FACULTY MEMBERS, STUDENTS, SUPPORT STAFF, USTH ADMINISTRATION AND SATFF AND THE PARISHIONERS OF THE SANTISIMO ROSARIO PARISH:
RE: AH1N1 FLU AND DENGUE FEVER
Upon the recommendation of the UST Health Service, I am furnishing your office a copy of the guidelines and some measures for the prevention of AH1N1 flu and Dengue fever.
This office is giving instruction that all academic and non-acedmic departments should have a meeting in their respective offices to read and discuss the said guidelines and measures. All faculty members hould likewise read and discuss them with their students on the 1st meeting at the start of this academic year.
Administrators, faculty members, students and support staff who have just returned from their trips abroad are advised to recourse to self-quarantine for at least seven (7) days while those who already exhibit the sympotoms of the AH1N1 flu are advised to saty home and consult a doctor.
Circular No. 2; Series: 2009-2010
THE DEANS, REGENTS, PRINCIPALS, DIRECTORS, HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS, FACULTY MEMBERS, STUDENTS, SUPPORT STAFF, USTH ADMINISTRATION AND SATFF AND THE PARISHIONERS OF THE SANTISIMO ROSARIO PARISH:
RE: AH1N1 FLU AND DENGUE FEVER
Upon the recommendation of the UST Health Service, I am furnishing your office a copy of the guidelines and some measures for the prevention of AH1N1 flu and Dengue fever.
This office is giving instruction that all academic and non-acedmic departments should have a meeting in their respective offices to read and discuss the said guidelines and measures. All faculty members hould likewise read and discuss them with their students on the 1st meeting at the start of this academic year.
Administrators, faculty members, students and support staff who have just returned from their trips abroad are advised to recourse to self-quarantine for at least seven (7) days while those who already exhibit the sympotoms of the AH1N1 flu are advised to saty home and consult a doctor.
GUIDELINES AND SOME MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION OF AH1N1 FLU:
Regarding Item 9, we are requesting that windows (if any) of classrooms or any enclosed areas in the campus be opened for at least one (1) hour before being occupied.
Regarding Item 10, we are suggesting that the absences incurred by the students or employees due ti flu-like illness be dealt with humanely and that make-up measures for missed classes or work (for employees) be non-punitive. However, only a health clearance from UST Health Service will be honored upon return.
For your strict compliance.
We commend ourselves to our loving God that there will be a medical breakthrough soon to spare us from these maladies and for people to practice utmost charity by being responsive to the needs and care of everyone.
- Wash hands regularly (hand hygiene). Use of hand sanitizers is also effective.
- Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or tissue when you cough or sneeze (cough etiquette).
- Avoid crowds, hand shakes and social gestures (hugs, beso-beso).
- Avoid contact with those who are sick.
- Travel to the AH1N1 + countries only if extremely necessary. After your trip, observe and watch out for flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, body aches, and pains). Consult the Health Service immediately as these manifest.
- Get the vaccine for the seasonal flu (no vaccine yet for AH1N1). The low-priced seasonal flu vaccine is available upon order from the Health Service.
- Eat nutritious food, increase fluid intake and have enough rest.
- Social distancing - if you are sick, keep a distance of at least one meter from others and immediately take a leave of absence due to illness.
- Improve the airflow of air-conditioned room - open windows of your area for at least one hour.
- Stay home if you have the flu-like symptoms (for at least 7 days). Consult physician near your place.
- If you are in UST, consult at the Health Service immediately as soon flu-like symptoms manifest.
- Do your part. Help us inform all Thomasians so we can prevent the spread of this disease.
Regarding Item 9, we are requesting that windows (if any) of classrooms or any enclosed areas in the campus be opened for at least one (1) hour before being occupied.
Regarding Item 10, we are suggesting that the absences incurred by the students or employees due ti flu-like illness be dealt with humanely and that make-up measures for missed classes or work (for employees) be non-punitive. However, only a health clearance from UST Health Service will be honored upon return.
For your strict compliance.
We commend ourselves to our loving God that there will be a medical breakthrough soon to spare us from these maladies and for people to practice utmost charity by being responsive to the needs and care of everyone.
Signed by:
Fr. Isidro C. Abaño, O.P.
Secretary Genereal
University of Santo Tomas
Fr. Isidro C. Abaño, O.P.
Secretary Genereal
University of Santo Tomas
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