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Philippine Science High School suspends in-person classes due to flu outbreak
Philippine Science High School – Main Campus in Quezon City has suspended face-to-face classes through next Tuesday following reports of influenza-like illness among students and staff. The campus will continue select activities remotely during the suspension period.
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MANILA — Philippine Science High School – Main Campus in Quezon City announced a suspension of in-person classes beginning Friday, Oct. 16, extending through Tuesday of the following week, citing multiple cases of flu-like illnesses on campus.
In an official advisory, the school directed all club and homeroom meetings scheduled for Friday to transition to online formats. The decision aims to contain the spread of the illness and protect the health of the campus community during the suspension period.
The school has not yet disclosed the exact number of confirmed cases or provided additional details regarding the specific nature of the illnesses reported. Students and staff are expected to resume regular in-person activities the following Wednesday, pending any developments in the health situation.
The move reflects growing concern among educational institutions across the region regarding communicable illnesses in school environments. Philippine Science High School joins other schools that have implemented similar precautionary measures in response to respiratory illnesses among their student populations.