‘Don’t hide suspected cases’ — Plateau Govt reopens schools after diphtheria closure

The Plateau State Government has reopened nationalist and backstage superior and secondary schools aft a week-long closure implicit reported suspected diphtheria cases.

The authorities successful the aforesaid vein warned against concealing suspected cases.

The resumption was announced successful a connection signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, on Friday, September 11, 2026.

The schools were temporarily closed from September 7 arsenic a precautionary measurement to let the authorities measure the concern and fortify surveillance and effect measures.

According to the statement, schools crossed the authorities are to resume world activities on Monday, September 14.

The authorities said measures had been enactment successful spot to trim the hazard of transmission, portion schoolhouse authorities were directed to support cleanable and hygienic learning environments.

“All schoolhouse authorities are expected to person basal precautionary measures, support a cleanable and hygienic learning environment,” the connection said.

Teachers and schoolhouse absorption were besides urged to stay alert to symptoms and promptly study suspected cases...