Editorial Staff
27/11/24 20:25

Editorial Staff
27/11/24 20:25

Rare Rash Outbreak Reported at Two Primary Schools in Antigua

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Two schools on the island are currently dealing with what seems to be an outbreak of a rare rash affecting students.

Potters Primary School has taken the step of notifying parents about the situation.

They’ve observed that some students arrive at school with unusual rashes and open sores that are not typical cuts or scrapes.

In their communication with parents, the school emphasized that this issue is concerning, particularly because of the close interactions between students and teachers.

“Should you notice any rashes,  open sores, or ringworm on their skin, please do not send them to school. Rather, take them to the doctor. Note as well that they should not return to school  without a note from a doctor to state that they pose no danger to anyone else at the school,” the statement said

The rare rash has been reported at another primary school in the St George parish

Editors Note: About eight children at Potters Primary presented with the rash. The skin disease appears to be contagious and they have not indentified what rash it is just yet. We will provide details when it becomes available.

28 Comments

  1. Annazette

    What type of rash is it?

    Reply
  2. Keith

    Why not just say what the rash is?

    Reply
    • My obvious

      Maybe because they haven’t identified the rash yet🤦🏽‍♂️

      Reply
  3. duck-duck-goose

    How many cases did they find?

    Reply
  4. Ella

    Has the school gotten confirmation that the rash is contagious?

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    • Anonymous

      Yes, the clinic nurses along with PAHO confirmed.

      Reply
  5. Anonymous

    The pipe water is responsible for this. I’ve seen this in my area with many people.

    Reply
    • Nyahrie

      This is so dumb to say. Some of yalll directly stupid

      Reply
  6. Analysa

    From one madness ro another. Run!!!

    Reply
  7. bob

    Is this monkeypox?

    Reply
  8. Bro

    This is bull.

    Reply
  9. Shelly

    Is this contagious?

    Reply
  10. uncs

    Antigua needs to just dissolve atp

    Reply
  11. Des nutz

    Get your “God” to save you people

    Reply
    • My God is an awesome God

      and he will save us to the point that he will even save you from your dumb thoughts. If you’d read your bible you’d see who God saved from leprosy, the dead he call forth. You’re like David in the lions den. You’re like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace just that you’re without the faith. But he will still save you from your thoughts.

      Reply
  12. Georgian Philips

    How soon can we find a cure

    Reply
  13. Reish

    The pipe water is causing breakouts in skin of a lot of people

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    • Joker

      Are you foolish?? If it were the pipe water, everyone would have it🤦🏽

      Reply
      • Shelly

        Not everyone skin is sensitive . Stay blessed you idiotic child

  14. Shannon

    Shelly don’t get me out tonight🤦🏽#notinthemood #dontmesswithadiva
    #burnedbymisssetgood You are so dumb and need to be better educated

    Reply
    • Tish

      Shannon who brought you here? and as a man you shouldn’t be sassy . goodnight 🙄 .#hanguponyounotinthemood . you idiotic lackadaisical kids these days . igh.

      Reply
      • please

        please stop it with all the arguing in the comments. be polite. everyone has an opinion to share just like yourself.

  15. please

    umm… that’s a bit weird.
    the whole island need a clean out!

    Reply
    • Reish

      you shut up nobody asked you anything

      Reply
  16. Shannon

    Tish don’t let me turn you into a 🐟. If it was the pipe water, more people in the nation would be affected. Please don’t be silly🙄 #owned #sitdown #shannonout

    Reply
    • Tish

      You win . I will never argue with an idiot .

      Reply
  17. Eartotheground

    Condition/Rash – Impetigo

    Reply
  18. T

    It’s wild to say it’s pipe water. If it was such this would be happening a long time ago. Y’all just be dumb for no reason.

    Reply

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