NATIONAL NEWS - Bird flu has reared its head at a school in Centurion.
Laerskool Hennopspark principal Jannie Raath confirmed that a warning to this effect had been sent to parents last week.
“A learner of this school was yesterday diagnosed with bird flu,” he wrote in a circular to parents.
“One of her parents brought this to my attention and I felt the responsible thing to do would be to bring this to the attention of all parents. Without panicking – there is no outbreak – it is vital to be aware of the matter.”
Raath advised parents to visit a doctor without delay should a child fell ill.
Earlier this year, a huge outbreak of bird flu among poultry occurred in various parts of South Africa, but no humans were reported to be diagnosed with the disease.
Infographic: Mari Rheeder.
