FILE. Grey and Selborne Colleges have cancelled their highly anticipated inter-school derby due to an H1N1 outbreak at Grey College, prioritising the health and well-being of their communities. Picture: Etienne Rothbart.
Grey College and Selborne College have cancelled this year’s highly anticipated inter-schools derby after an outbreak of H1N1 influenza, commonly known as swine flu, at the Bloemfontein-based school.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Grey College acting headmaster Ludwig Koekemoer confirmed that the decision had been made after an “unprecedented number” of learners fell ill, with several cases already diagnosed as H1N1.
“The health and well-being of our learners and staff remain a priority,” Koekemoer said, adding that the decision followed medical recommendations and a review of the available health data.
Grey College said the decision to cancel the tour to East London was not taken lightly, particularly given the short notice and the significance of the annual fixture.
