By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

The Anambra State Government has announced indefinite closure of all schools in the state over the coronavirus pandemic.

The announcement which was made on Thursday said the indefinite closure will take effect from March 20th for tertiary institutions and 27th for both primary and secondary schools respectively.

The government also suspended all inter inter-house sports competitions till further notice.

The announcement read, “All inter-house sports competitions are hereby suspended until further notice.

"The management of all schools in the state must provide handwash stations at the entrance of all schools.

“They must ensure that all students and visitors wash their hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, allowing their hands to air-dry. It is desirable for parents to provide hand sanitizers for their wards.

“Management of all schools must on arrival to school, take the temperature of their day students. Temperatures above 37.9 degrees Celsius must be reported to the nearest hospital.

"Schools management are encouraged to take the temperature of their boarding students at least once every day. Temperatures above 37.9 degrees Celsius must be reported to the nearest hospital.

“All Primary and Secondary Schools in Anambra State must go on indefinite vacation effective 27th March 2020.”

“Students of Anambra tertiary institutions must proceed on vacation effective 20th of March 2020 until further notice.”

Most schools in the state were planning to start their second term examinations next week before the order was issued.