Plateau State Closes Schools Over Diphtheria Fear | Nigeria News

Plateau State has shut down all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state as a precautionary move amid suspected diphtheria cases in Jos North, Wase, Jos South, and Bassa. The closure, effective Monday and with no set end date, affects even schools already in session, urging parents and operators to keep children home. Officials aim to halt potential spread in high-density settings like schools while they trace contacts, administer vaccines, and clean affected areas — prioritizing student and staff safety through a temporary pause in education. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aab3e2f96deadb0e