COVID-19: Dubai schools are NOT closed

If you have come across reports of schools in Dubai being asked to close due to the COVID-19 outbreak, then that's just a rumour.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has urged parents not to fall for the fake news circulating online and through WhatsApp groups.

It has clarified that all announcements will be made on its official social media channels.

Nurseries across the UAE have suspended classes for two weeks as a precautionary measure, while all schools have been asked to cancel any large gatherings as well as sporting events and field trips.

Fake news! All official announcements will be made on our Twitter, Instagram and Facebook channels. We advice everyone to avoid sharing messages and screenshots without first verifying them ❤️

— KHDA | هيئة المعرفة والتنمية البشرية بدبي (@KHDA) February 29, 2020

حرصاً على توفير بيئة صحية للجميع، وفي إطار الإجراءات الاحترازية والوقائية للتقليل من احتمالية انتقال فيروس كورونا الجديد (كوفيد 19)، تقرر إيقاف الأنشطة التي تتطلب تجمع الطلبة داخل وخارج المؤسسات التعليمية الخاصة بدبي، والتي تشمل الرحلات، والمخيمات، والمسابقات والفعاليات الرياضية. https://t.co/PSOELRPoM9

— KHDA | هيئة المعرفة والتنمية البشرية بدبي (@KHDA) February 29, 2020