04.06.2025 00:10
It was reported that students in the same class at a school in the Bandırma district of Balıkesir were diagnosed with smallpox, and as a result, education in the class was suspended until the end of the academic year. However, a statement from the governor's office indicated that these claims do not reflect the truth.
It was reported that 4 students at Şehit Mehmet Günenç Anadolu Lisesi, located in the Bandırma district of Balıkesir, were diagnosed with smallpox two months ago, and that the school administration took action regarding the situation.
"CLAIM OF SUSPENSION OF EDUCATION UNTIL THE END OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR"
It was noted that the situation was reported to the District Health Directorate and that necessary precautions began to be taken afterward. Following the mid-term break, it was claimed that education was suspended in the 9/H class until the end of the academic year due to the appearance of new patients in the same class at the beginning of the second term.
"NECESSARY MEASURES ARE CONTINUING"
It was stated that school administrators said that the measures taken against smallpox were closely monitored by the District Health Directorate and that necessary precautions were taken.
GOVERNORATE DENIED THE CLAIMS
On the other hand, the Balıkesir Governorship stated that the claims in question do not reflect the truth. In a written statement from the governorship, it was stated, "The news that appeared today in some media outlets, stating 'Smallpox was seen at Bandırma Şehit Mehmet Günenç Anadolu Lisesi, the school was closed,' does not reflect the truth. The disease in question is not smallpox as claimed, but chickenpox, which is seen in childhood." It was emphasized in the statement that the claims regarding the closure of the school are unfounded, and it was noted that educational activities at the high school continue.