The teachers at Paul-Éluard college in Essonne preferred not to run any risk and exercise their right of withdrawal. After the confirmation of 27 cases of tuberculosis, classes were suspended on the afternoon of June 13, “so that adults and students are detected as quickly as possible”, said the teachers in the students’ correspondence book , revealed by the Parisian website.
The case dates back to February, when a third grade pupil contracted active pulmonary tuberculosis. This disease being contagious, nearly 54 students and adults, in contact with the young girl, had to undergo a screening test set up by the anti-tuberculosis committee, explains the General Council of Essonne in a statement.
Resumption of classes on Friday
Result: several cases of latent tuberculosis infections have been observed, says the Parisian. Even if the disease is not contagious in this case, those affected should undergo treatment so as not to develop symptoms within two years.
In the press release, the exact figure of the number of people concerned is not specified: “In view of the number of positive tests in the first circle detected (twice as high as that generally expected), it was decided to expand the screening to a second circle, made up of pupils attending half-board at the same time as the pupil concerned. “
Fearing that the infection would spread, the teachers preferred to play the card of caution. Classes should however have resumed this Friday. “The parents of the students, naturally informed of the screening, will also be invited, along with the teachers, to an information and discussion meeting next Monday,” concludes the General Council.
