Covid-19 cases force closure of two Kerian schools

 

The schools are SMK Abu Bakar Al-Baqir in Bagan Serai, and SMK Pekan Baru in Parit Buntar. - NSTP/ SHAIFUL SHAHRIN AHMAD PAUZI

IPOH: Two schools in the Kerian district will be closed for a week beginning today after Covid-19 cases were detected at both institutions.

The schools are SMK Abu Bakar Al-Baqir in Bagan Serai, and SMK Pekan Baru in Parit Buntar.

In a statement posted on its Facebook page, the Perak Education Department said the schools will reopen on Nov 2.

"The closures are to enable disinfection and cleaning work to be carried out by the Health Ministry and the Fire and Rescue Department," the statement said. - NST