The Anambra State Government has ordered indefinite closure of all schools in the state, over fears of the coronavirus pandemic.

The state government, in an announcement on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 said the indefinite vacation would take effect on Friday, March 20th, 2020.

Most schools in Anambra were planning to start their second term examinations next week, before the order to shut down was announced on Thursday.

The government said,

All inter-house sports competitions are hereby suspended until further notice.

The management of all schools in the state must provide handwash stations at the entrance of all schools.

They must ensure that all students and visitors wash their hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, allowing their hands to air-dry. It is desirable for parents to provide hand sanitizers for their wards.

Management of all schools must on arrival to school, take the temperature of their day students. Temperatures above 37.9 degrees Celsius must be reported to the nearest hospital.

Schools management are encouraged to take the temperature of their boarding students at least once every day. Temperatures above 37.9 degrees Celsius must be reported to the nearest hospital.

All Primary and Secondary Schools in Anambra State must go on indefinite vacation effective 27th March 2020

Students of Anambra tertiary institutions must proceed on vacation effective 20th of March 2020 until further notice.

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