If there is cough, fever, headache, or difficulty breathing: Students cannot go to school; If this happens when at school, the student must immediately inform a teacher or school employee; In any of these cases, SNS24 (808 24 24 24 ) - or SRS 24 Madeira ( 800 24 24 20 ) – should be contacted and proceed according to the instructions provided. Basic hygiene care Hand cleaning Wash hands frequently with soap and water or disinfect it with alcohol gel (which the school will have to provide in several places), especially before and after eating, going to the WC or going to / from the playground; Avoid as much as possible touching surfaces of common use (such as handrails, door handles and switches); Always bring in the backpack: 1 or 2 masks (reusable or disposable) and a small pack of alcohol gel. Respiratory care Always cough and sneeze onto the elbow or disposable tissue. About the mask Mask must be in place always inside the school (mandatory from 10 years old) and only removed when strictly necessary (for eating, drinking and in physical education classes, for example); Reusable masks must be kept in a closed, breathable, clean and dry wrapper (a cloth bag, for example); Wash hands before putting on the mask, always take it by the ties and use it correctly, covering the mouth and nose; Do not remove the mask to cough or sneeze and change the mask when it is wet; Avoid touching the eyes, face or mask (wash hands immediately when this is done); Always place the disposable mask in an appropriate waste bin. Maintain physical distance Children and young people are anxious and happy to meet classmates and teachers, but they must greet themselves at a safety distance or touching elbows instead of handshakes and hugs. They also should try to avoid crowds and keep 1.5 to 2 meters away from other people, inside and outside the classroom. In addition, they cannot share food, clothing, personal items (such as cell phones) and school supplies (unless it is disinfected between uses) with colleagues / friends. Comply with entry and circulation rules Entry and circulation within schools is no longer free and has new rules, in addition to limits in the maximum number of persons in the spaces. Explain the children that they must be patient and respect the rules, for the safety of all of us. References: Orientação da DGS nº 024/2020, atualizada a 20/07/2020 Orientação da DGS nº 032/2020 (de 14/06/2020) Orientações ano letivo 2020/2021, DGEstE (Direção-Geral dos Estabelecimentos Escolares), Direção-Geral da Educação e Direção-Geral da Saúde The content published in the Health Guide is intended for the general public and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace individual medical assessment, diagnosis, or personalized clinical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. The content is produced or reviewed by physicians and other healthcare professionals at Hospital da Luz and is based on the knowledge available at the time of publication or the most recent update, as indicated at the beginning of each item.
