Russia decides to close schools as of March 23 over COVID-19 spread fears

MOSCOW, March 18 (MENA) - Russian schools will go on a three-week vacation from March 23 to April 12 to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov said.

In statements on Wednesday, the minister said students will be provided remote education channels as of Monday.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Russia has risen to 114, Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova said, a 22% increase from Monday. Ten of these infections were transmitted within the country rather than contracted abroad, she added