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Holness orders closure of all schools

March 12, 2020

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has advised that effective Friday, March 13, 2020, all schools are to be closed for 14 days.

Holness says the decision will be reviewed after 10 days.

The announcement was made at a Press Conference at Jamaica House a short while ago.

More details to come.

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