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Conjunctivitis is a highly contagious eye infection that can be caused by various viruses. (Representative image: Shutterstock)
According to the doctors, the deputy commissioner said in the circular that the disease is highly contagious and may spread from one infected person to another.
The Lunding district administration of Arunachal Pradesh has ordered a temporary closure of schools in Kanupari sub-division following an outbreak of conjunctivitis. In a bulletin, Longding Deputy Commissioner Bani Lego said, “Given the seriousness of the matter, all school principals in the education blocks of Kanupari and Laono are directed to temporarily close their schools until July 29, in order to break the chain of disease spread.”
Doctors said in the post that the disease is highly contagious and may be transmitted from one infected person to another.
Conjunctivitis is a highly contagious eye infection caused by various viruses. Common symptoms include redness, itching, excessive tearing, and a sad feeling in the eyes. It can spread easily through direct or indirect contact with an infected person’s eye secretions, contaminated objects, or respiratory droplets.
To prevent further spread of the disease, health authorities have recommended frequent hand washing, avoiding touching the eyes, personal hygiene, disinfecting surfaces and isolating infected individuals.
Meanwhile, Longding DDSE Taje Jilen said the circular on school closures was issued following reports from Kanubari block Education Officer (BEO).
“We do not have a figure for the number of students who have contracted the disease,” he added.
According to an official statement, a suspected outbreak of conjunctivitis has been reported in several schools in West Siang district.
(This story was not edited by the News18 staff and was published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)
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