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Jakarta shifts schools online after Anak Krakatau ashfall

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Jakarta will move schools to remote learning from September 7 until further notice after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau reached parts of the capital.
  • The measure covers public and private early-childhood, primary, secondary and special-needs schools, as well as community education programs.
  • Governor Pramono Anung said residents should remain calm and alert as the volcano remains at Level III, or Alert, and advised them to wear masks and limit outdoor activity.

Jakarta will switch schools to remote learning from September 7 after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau spread to parts of the capital. The policy will remain in place until further notice.

The Jakarta provincial government said the measure covers early-childhood schools, community learning centers, special-needs schools, primary schools and public and private secondary schools. It described the move as a precaution to protect children from exposure to volcanic ash.

“Children's health is our priority, because they are among the vulnerable groups,” the provincial government said in a statement posted on its official Instagram account.

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung urged residents to remain calm and vigilant. He said Anak Krakatau remains at Level III, or Alert, and asked residents to increase precautions if ash begins affecting their neighborhoods.

The governor advised residents to wear masks, close doors and windows, cover water sources and limit outdoor activities to reduce the effects of the ash.

Children's health is our priority, because they are among the vulnerable groups.

· Jakarta provincial governmentThe government explained why it was moving schools to remote learning.
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