
Plateau State Government ordered the immediate closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools statewide as a precaution over suspected diphtheria cases, according to Ripples Nigeria. The directive was announced Saturday in a statement by Information Commissioner Joyce Ramnap, who said the closure takes effect immediately. The report describes the move as aimed at limiting possible spread while authorities assess the suspected outbreak, with further details expected from state officials.
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