AH1N1 Deaths
In Costa Rica Now At 17; Teachers Union
Protests Return to School On Monday
A 20 year old man suffering from serious
health problems became the 17th victim of
the AH1N1 flu virus in Costa Rica, as the ministerio de Salud warns the peak period
for the pandemic will continue for at least
two more weeks.
The directora de vigilancia de Salud, María
Ethel Trejos, explained that the man had a
thyroid condition and was obese, placing him
in a high risk category.
The provinces with the highest number of
AH1N1 cases and deaths is San José and
Heredia, where 16 of the 17 deaths have
occurred. The only death outside of the
Central Valley is one death in Limon.
The ministerio de Salud is making a call to
all students and teachers who are returning
to classes on Monday, as well as school bus
operators to take preventive measures in an
effort to avoid propagation of the virus.
Health officials recommend the frequent
washing of hands, refrain from the
traditional greeting with a kiss or shaking
hands, cover the mouth and nose when
sneezing or coughing and use alcohol gel at
all times, especially when in contact with
money.
The Asociación de Profesores de Segunda
Enseñanza (APSE) - one of the largest
teacher's unions - is protesting the
decision to return to classes on Monday.
Earlier in the week, Salud officials had
said that there was a possibility that the
mid year school break would be extended for
yet another week. However, on Thursday the
decision was made that school would resume
on July 27.
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