SLU Baguio moves classes online amid influenza

BAGUIO CITY— From 23 to 25 October 2025, students of Saint Louis University (SLU) of Baguio City will be having classes online amid reports of rising influenza cases.

In the advisory of the administration of the university, all face-to-face classes will be shifted to synchronous online sessions. Said mode of classes will be implemented from basic education to graduate schools.

"This temporary adjustment aims to safeguard the health and well-being of our learners and faculty," the administration noted. The face-to-face classes in the university will resume on Monday, October 27, 2025.

The non-teaching staff of SLU, however, will continue to work in their respective offices on campus. They were advised to strictly observe health protocols to ensure a safe working environment.

According to the administration, the Health Services Unit (HSU) of the school will remain open for check-ups. "Students may also avail of free vitamins from the HSU through their respective School Assemblies," stated in the advisory.

Recently, the Baguio City Health Services Office (CHSO) reported rising cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) in the city from January to October this year. The office, however, said that the number is 44% lower than the number of cases in the same period last year.

Health authorities in Baguio advised the people to observe health protocols, drawing lessons from the pandemic. They urged the people to seek immediate medical consultations if they experience symptoms like severe colds, fever, coughs, and fatigue.