66 heat-related illnesses logged among students in Central Visayas

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66 heat-related illnesses logged among students in Central Visayas
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THE Department of Health urged schools to refrain from conducting outdoor activities, noting the 67 heat-related illnesses recorded among students in at least two regions in the country, particularly those aged 12 to 21 years old.In a Senate inquiry into the effects of intense heat on classes led by the Committee on Basic Education on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, DOH Epidemiology Bureau head Dr.

Meanwhile, Department of Education Assistant Secretary Francis Bringas said during the same hearing that they have already submitted a letter to the Office of the President recommending the end of School Year 2024-2025 in March 2025. This would mean that school calendar days for the school year will be reduced to 165 from the usual 180 to 220 days.

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