Message from Ministry of Health 9 July 2009
If 30% or more pupils are absent due to illness, please inform your region’s public health unit. This helps them to monitor the situation. They can also advise you about managing outbreaks. Contact information for the regional public health units can be found on the Ministry of Health website [2].
Education's pandemic information for the sector [3].
Call HEALTHLINE 0800 611 116 for medical advice.
Phone EDUCATION HELPLINE 0800 225 580 if you have questions about the flu pandemic and how it affects schools and ECE services. The helpline is available from 8.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.