Coronavirus enugu government directs closure of schools

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Enugu Government Directs Closure of Schools Due to Coronavirus

The Enugu State Government has directed the immediate closure of all schools in the state due to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

According to a statement issued by the Enugu State Ministry of Education, the decision was taken to prevent the spread of the virus in schools and to protect the health and safety of students, teachers, and other stakeholders.

The statement read: "In line with the guidelines and directives from the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the Enugu State Government has decided to close all schools in the state until further notice."

The closure is effective from Monday, March 23, 2020, and all schools are expected to remain closed until the pandemic is brought under control.

The Enugu State Government has also directed that all schools should be thoroughly disinfected and fumigated before reopening.

This decision is in line with the efforts of the Federal Government to contain the spread of the virus and to protect the health and safety of Nigerians.

Source: Enugu State Ministry of Education