Update 2.35pm – Private and International Catholic schools in Colombo closed from tomorrow

Colombo (News 1st) – Amid growing fears regarding the spread of the Corona Virus, reports have begun to circulate that school across the country would be shut down temporarily.

The Secretary to the Ministry of Education speaking to News 1st stated that a final decision on school closures would be announced this afternoon.

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