As a precautionary measure in the ongoing efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus, the Ministry of Education has announced the early start of spring vacation for schools and a distance learning initiative. Schools and higher education institutions will close for four weeks, starting Sunday 8 March. Though school premises will be closed for 4 weeks, spring break will last for 2 weeks followed by 2 weeks of a distance learning programme currently being trialled.
During this period, sterilisation will be carried out in educational facilities including all schools, buses and universities.