Coronavirus: Kwara Shuts All Schools

By Ayodele Oluwafemi

The Kwara State Government has announced the shutting down of public and private schools in the state from Monday, March 23rd.

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, in a statement on Wednesday, noted that the decision was taken to discourage the outbreak of Coronavirus among residents in the state.

Ajakaye urged residents of the state to remain calm and  maintain basic principles of hygiene and safety measures earlier announced by the state’s Ministry of Health.

He said, “I can confirm that Kwara State will be shutting down schools from Monday, March 23rd. It is part of the efforts to contain the global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We urge our people to maintain the highest level of hygiene and to remain calm and adhere to all safety measures earlier announced by the Kwara State Ministry of Health and other national bodies.”

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