Son La schools closed as new Covid-19 cases detected

The northern province of Son La has closed schools just two days after reopening after some Covid-19 infections were detected.

  

Son La schools closed as new Covid-19 cases detected

Nguyen Huy Hoang, director of Son La Department of Education and Training said they started the school year early on August 16 because no cases had been reported and they hoped to take advantage of such time to let students study face-to-face with teachers as much as possible.

"However, we detected two Covid-19 infections in Phu Yen District on the evening of August 17," the official said. "And we had to urgently close all schools in the province from August 18. Most students were sent home and students at boarding schools were asked to stay at school until further notice. Social distancing rules have been applied in Phu Yen District."

"Teachers and the staff were also asked to stay at schools and fill in their medical declaration forms for better monitoring," Hoang added.

Son La was the first locality in the country to have started the new school year this year. Some 40 other localities have also announced their plans for the new school year opening with most starting from September 1.