To prevent the spread of measles, mask-wearing is mandatory in all schools in the State of Mexico as of February 9, with health screenings implemented at school entrances.
In response to rising measles cases, the State of Mexico has mandated that all schools require the use of masks starting February 9. This decision affects students, teachers, and school staff across various educational levels. Additionally, schools must set up health check points at their entrances to screen individuals for fever, utilizing non-contact thermometers to assess temperatures.
The health protocol outlines specific clinical checks for students, including a threshold body temperature that cannot exceed 38 degrees Celsius, the absence of red rashes, red eyes, coughing, or white spots in the mouth. If students exhibit any of these symptoms, they must be separated from their peers and placed in isolation while the local health authority is contacted for evaluation and measles testing.
This measure highlights the ongoing public health challenges in the region, emphasizing the need for strict health guidelines to curb the potential outbreak of measles. The enforcement of these protocols aims to protect students and staff by ensuring early identification and isolation of symptomatic individuals, thereby preventing further transmission of the virus in educational settings and the community.
