The swine flu: AHO takes measures

According to the national information web site www.pandemi.no the government estimates that ca. 25 % of the work force will be indisposed by the pandemic. This is a high percentage, that AHO as a school and a place where people meet needs to relate to, says director Einar Fagerås. In June AHO published a plan discussing how the school should meet an eventual pandemic infection, as well as how important services and tuition will be upheld during a pandemic period.

• AHOs pandemic plan (Norwegian only)

According to the plan, the pandemic now is in a "yellow phase", that is under close surveillance and still under control.  At this stage, AHO does not initiate any specific measures, but reminds all about the general advise to prevent spreading and catching the flu (see information box on the right). In addition, a “Guide to correct handwash” is mounted in all AHO restrooms.

If AHO were to be struck by a high level of influenza infection, measures taken may include closing the cantina, reducing student gatherings, working from home for employees as well as a higher level of infection reduction means in the schools localities. - These are considerations we will take when we see how the disease develops, says Einar Fagerås.