Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak sees schools brace for closure as Government ramps up prevention plans
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Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak sees schools brace for closure as Government ramps up prevention plans

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Schools across Australia are facing the prospect of having to close their doors to students after the Prime Minister announced a ban on gatherings of more than 500 people in a bid to tackle the coronavirus outbreak. Key points: The Federal Government has been ramping up its coronavirus response The AMA wants educational facilities closed as soon as possible Perth's Christ Church Grammar has already taken steps to prepare Although the advice does not yet extend to schools, the Australian Medical Association has urged governments to consider closing educational facilities soon to limit the spread of the virus. "A tiny bit was lost, but the good thing about the software is we can still see students' faces and they can still react via chat," he said. AMA predicts students won't return after term break The AMA's WA president, Andrew Miller, predicted widespread school closures would happen in the near future. "There are a range of options that are being considered, including the School of Isolation and Distance which already delivers online education, as well as online learning platforms which schools already use, such as Connect.

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