DPS athletes, students safe from A(H1N1)

MANILA, Philippines - Athletes and students of the Diliman Preparatory School (DPS) are now safe against the dreaded H1N1 virus with the school’s acquisition of new high-tech thermal scanners.

With the purchase, DPS has become the very first school in the Philippines to possess the said screening machine, in its effort to protect its students against the swine flu disease.

DPS president Anna Dominique “ Nikki” Coseteng said the new thermal scanners were bought a week ago and would be operational within the week.

“We will be screening all students, school employees, parents and visitors within the premises. The scanners will be positioned at the front gates and exit of the school,” Coseteng explained.

The former senator said the school invested P2 million for the two scanners.

Department of Health (DOH) representative Renato Ongcoy; Mylene Concepcion, of the Department of Education, Quezon City Vice Mayor Herbert Bautista, City Executive Officer Rufino Nonoy Co and Philippine Sports Commission Cesar Pradas and Psc Media team were on hand to witness the unveiling of DPS’ Artech Thermal Scanner.