Anambra State Government has directed all schools in the state to vacate indefinitely to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
The government said on Thursday that the vacation takes effect from March 20.
“The management of all schools in the state must provide handwash stations at the entrance of all schools,” it said.
“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 sanitisers 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.”
The government also said all inter-house sports competitions have been suspended until further notice.
Students of Anambra tertiary institutions are to proceed on vacation effective March 20 until further notice, it said.
