Schools closed over dengue outbreak
30 Jun 2015, 4:32 PM
Following an outbreak of dengue fever, the government has closed schools until further notice. At least two people have died from dengue this week.
Speaking at a press conference of a high-level task force formed to control the spread of the mosquito-borne disease, education minister Dr Aishath Shiham said schools are being shut down temporarily to ensure the safety of students.
Special classes will be organised for grade 10 students to prepare for their O’ Level exams in October.
A pregnant 18-year-old woman died of dengue fever at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital on Friday night while a migrant worker died in Gaaf Alif Kooddoo last week.
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