All Sabah schools may close for two weeks after teacher dies from suspected Covid-19 infection (updated)


PETALING JAYA: All schools in Sabah could be closed for two weeks following the death of a teacher on Friday (Oct 2) due to suspected Covid-19 infection, according to a source.

Confirmation is pending from the Education Ministry.

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