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Although Graça Freitas said last Friday that institutionalized children and young people would no longer be forced to do prophylactic quarantine, the new orientation continues for publish, write Public. At last Friday’s press conference, the Director General of Health promised that the update “would be published very soon.” “I can’t tell you the exact time,” he said.
DGS is withdrawn in isolation for 14 days for children at risk. The standard will be updated “very soon”
The update of the orientation is in line with the beginning of the school year, with Graça Freitas explaining that, at the beginning of classes, “the community where these children go is open to the outside,” so “they will be exempt from doing any kind quarantine, since they will enter and leave the institution like any other person ”. The guide that will be updated “will excuse the prophylactic isolation of people, that is, children, who enter communities that are open and that allow the daily entry and exit of their residents abroad.”
Children separated from their families must be isolated for 14 days. The Ombudsman has already received a complaint
On August 26, when asked about the impact of isolation on children and young people at risk, Graça Freitas said she was trying to understand if there would be scientific news that would allow a reduction of 14 days. “We are reviewing the standard to understand if there are currently studies or evidence to reduce this period.”
That same day it was learned that the Social Security Institute (ISS) was reviewing the rule that obliges children to remain in isolation for 14 days upon arrival at the shelter. ISS also said the publication “is coming soon.”
The rule that provides isolation for 14 days to children in danger is being revised
Days after the announcement made by the Director General of Health, it is still not possible to find the updated guidance on the DGS website. The observer has already contacted DGS and is waiting for a response.
