Manila Bulletin
Suspension of classes ordered, mulled by Davao del Norte LGUs
Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno suspended all classes in the city from March 9 to March 15 due to the threat of COVID-19, encouraging online platforms for continued learning and disinfection of school premises.
This suspension followed the Department of Health's (DOH) confirmation of local transmission and an increase in COVID-19 cases to 20.
Several other cities, including Navotas, Pasay, Cainta, Taytay, San Juan, Marikina, and Lingayen, have also implemented class suspensions.
In Davao del Norte, Santo Tomas town declared a class suspension effective March 11 for all levels in public and private schools.
The Island Garden City of Samal (IGACoS) will suspend classes starting March 16, with Mayor Al David Uy consulting the Department of Education (DepEd) for this precautionary measure.
Panabo City Mayor Jose Relampagos also announced a class suspension in his city, with an executive order to follow.
The DOH welcomed class suspensions by local government units (LGUs) and met with the Department of Education to issue recommendations.
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