Disruption was caused during the five-day excursion of the 3rd Lyceum to a school from Volos, when approximately 15 students presented symptoms of the virus, as a result of which it was necessary to transfer two students to the General Hospital of Rethymno for preventive reasons.
Malaise, fever and vomiting were the symptoms presented by the students throughout their stay in Crete.
From the second day of the excursion to Crete, two students felt unwell. During the night they began to vomit, thinking that something they had eaten had upset them. The students, accompanied by their teachers, were taken to the General Hospital of Rethymno, in order to determine the cause of their symptoms. The doctors examined the students for about three hours, and found that it was not food poisoning, as they suspected, but some virus according to the head of Magnesia Secondary Education Sokratis Savelidis.
The schoolgirls felt better from the very first morning after their adventure, as reported by taxydromos.gr. In the first four days, six more students presented with symptoms of vomiting and severe malaise, while yesterday, the last day of the trip, six more students indulged in vomiting.
Changing rooms among the sick children was the first measure taken, however, it was not enough to prevent the rest from getting infected. The students all had the same symptoms. Nausea towards the end of the day and vomiting during the night. According to secure information from taxydromos.gr, some of the students also developed a fever.
However, after a few hours the students felt better so that they did not need to stay at the hotel and the excursion program was not cancelled.
From the first moment, the parents of all the students were notified, while the teachers tried in every way to reduce the spread of the virus, so that the rest of the students would not be “infected”.
The virus that was circulating on the school trip was not spared, but neither were the teachers. During the first four days, the two teachers felt relatively unwell, while yesterday the third attendant also seems to be “stuck”.
Yesterday afternoon the students left Crete, while today they are expected to arrive in Volos.
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**Interview with Dr. Maria Antelis, Pediatrician and Public Health Expert, on Recent Health Concerns Among Students Visiting Crete**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Dr. Antelis. We’re hearing reports of health issues among a group of students who recently visited Crete. Can you summarize what happened during their trip?
**Dr. Antelis:** Thank you for having me. Yes, it seems that approximately 15 students from a school in Volos experienced symptoms consistent with a viral illness during their five-day excursion to Crete. The symptoms included malaise, fever, and vomiting. Alarmingly, two of the students had to be transferred to the General Hospital of Rethymno for preventive medical care.
**Interviewer:** That sounds concerning. Do you think the symptoms were related to something they ate while on their trip?
**Dr. Antelis:** It’s certainly a possibility; however, without further testing, we can’t definitively link the symptoms to food. It’s common for nausea and vomiting to occur in viral infections, which can sometimes be mistaken for food poisoning. It’s crucial for health officials to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the outbreak.
**Interviewer:** What are the typical precautions schools should take during such excursions to prevent the spread of illness?
**Dr. Antelis:** Schools should implement several precautions including:
1. Ensuring that students practice good hygiene, such as frequent handwashing.
2. Monitoring food safety, especially when meals are prepared in large quantities.
3. Having health professionals on-site to assess symptoms quickly.
4. Establishing a communication plan for parents in case of illness.
5. Encouraging students to stay home if they feel unwell prior to the trip.
**Interviewer:** Given that this incident has already caused some hospitalization, what steps should parents take if their children start exhibiting similar symptoms after returning from a trip?
**Dr. Antelis:** Parents should closely monitor their children’s health. If symptoms like fever, vomiting, or significant malaise occur, they should seek medical attention—especially if symptoms worsen or last beyond a couple of days. It’s also essential for parents to inform their children’s school about any illness to aid in monitoring and preventing further outbreaks.
**Interviewer:** What advice do you have for schools in light of this incident to maintain the safety of their students?
**Dr. Antelis:** Schools should review their health policies, particularly regarding excursions. They should ensure that all students are informed about the importance of hygiene, and they should have an emergency plan in place. Regular communication with health authorities can also enhance preparedness and response to any health issues that may arise during school events.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Antelis, for your insights. It’s vital to keep our students safe and healthy, especially during such excursions.
**Dr. Antelis:** Thank you for having me. It’s always better to be proactive when it comes to health, particularly in group settings.