Cholera outbreak: Birgunj Metropolis closes schools for three more days

Summary

Birgunj Metropolitan City has extended the closure of all schools until August 29 to prevent the spread of cholera amid an outbreak.

Key Points
  • Birgunj Metropolitan City extended school closures by three more days due to the cholera outbreak.
  • Schools will remain closed from August 27 to 29 as a preventive measure.
  • The decision was made in a meeting chaired by the Mayor of Birgunj.
  • Teachers and school employees are mobilizing in the community to spread public awareness against cholera.
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